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Women's Flag Football Soars Ahead of Olympic Debut

4/23/2025

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Women’s flag football is surging in popularity, especially at Augustana University in South Dakota, where 23 enthusiastic players have joined a newly established club team. With backing from the NFL and Minnesota Vikings, the sport is now thriving at over 100 colleges. As flag football makes its Olympic debut in 2028, more girls are embracing this exciting game across the nation.

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Story summary

Women’s flag football is surging in popularity, especially at Augustana University in South Dakota, where 23 enthusiastic players have joined a newly established club team. With backing from the NFL and Minnesota Vikings, the sport is now thriving at over 100 colleges. As flag football makes its Olympic debut in 2028, more girls are embracing this exciting game across the nation.