The NFL's historic unanimous vote in May allowing players to represent their countries in flag football at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles has raised excitement and concerns. While it promises to boost visibility for the sport, increase commercial opportunities, and enhance the game's infrastructure, some players worry it could undermine the efforts of those dedicated to flag football. U.S. quarterback Darrell Doucette highlighted the importance of honoring the contributions of long-time supporters and players in the sport's growth amidst this development.
"Being on the same platform as those [NFL] players is incredible, but I also feel that we've been doing this for a long time," said U.S. quarterback Darrell Doucette, a five-time flag football world champion. "We built this game, and I would like to do it with mine."
The league joined the International Olympic Committee and the International Federation of American Football in celebrating the vote, with all three organizations expressing their collective joy at the prospect of taking flag football 'to the next level.'
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