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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL LA Games decision is flag football's 'Dream Team' moment: president
Pierre Trochet, President of the International Federation of American Football, says the Olympics gives his players something special (Anne-Christine POUJOULAT) Pierre Trochet, president of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), told AFP on Wednesday that the NFL's green light for players to take part in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a "huge milestone" for the sport. Tuesday's announcement made Trochet's 39th birthday all that more special, coming less than two years since the sport he leads gained the ultimate accolade in being voted onto the sports roster by International Olympic Committee members. Advertisement Flag football is an abbreviated, five-a-side form of American football, in which players "tackle" each other by grabbing a flag attached to the waist of opponents. Six men's teams and six women's teams will take part in the Olympic tournament in 2028, with each squad comprised of 10 players. The NFL's announcement on Tuesday was "one of those milestones that we had on the playbook", said Trochet. "All of that was scripted, of course. NFL-style, right? I'll make the joke because it was my birthday," he told AFP at the launch of the European championships which take place in September in France. Advertisement Trochet, who is the youngest head of an Olympic sport federation, equated having the NFL players available for LA28 to the NBA superstars' first appearance at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, where the USA 'Dream Team' won gold. Several NFL players have already expressed an interest, with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Kansas City Chiefs counterpart Patrick Mahomes among those indicating a desire to play in the Games. "We just keep on scoring every single time. So the recognition, the inclusion (in the Olympics)," Trochet said. "And now it is this Dream Team moment. "It's a huge milestone. I mean, how many sports can pretend to bring all of that kind of sports super power? NBA, the NFL." Advertisement The former offensive lineman said having played for France in gridiron -- at "a humble level" -- he knew how special it was to represent one's country. - 'Family pride' - Trochet -— who had spells with the Amiens Spartans in France and the Austrian franchise Danube Dragons -- said singing the national anthem and donning the country's colours sent chills down one's spine. "I think for every athlete it's something special, being in the Olympics, being with your national team, getting that gold medal," he said. "Putting yourself in the Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps category, being on this global stage. Advertisement "It's a new excitement for them." The urbane Frenchman, who grew up steeped in American culture in Chateauroux, central France, as it hosted a US airforce base, said the Olympics offered something unique. "Being a Super Bowl winner is awesome and it's so hard to try to get to the Super Bowl every year, but you might have only one chance in your career to get an Olympic medal," he said. For Trochet there is no let-up as he seeks to ensure flag football is in the programme for Brisbane in 2032, which he says will be decided before Los Angeles. "I said at the beginning that LA was not a one and done," he said. Advertisement "So whenever this process will start, we're ready and we will put forward a very appealing proposition to stay in the game. "The NFL thing probably helps. It's one of those things that brings value." French captain Elisa De Santis still has a full-time job despite winning world and European titles -- and at 36 the lure of Los Angeles offers her one final hurrah. "It is the Games that give me oxygen," she told AFP. For the urbane Trochet Los Angeles also offers a personal goal -- taking along his father, who was responsible for him catching the gridiron bug as he was president of the Chateauroux club. "It will be my moment of personal family pride." pi/gj
NBC Sports
20-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
NFL teams: players eligible for 2028 Olympic flag football with limits; what comes next?
NFL teams will allow players to participate in the Olympic debut of flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Games under a set of conditions. 'It's an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport,' NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a press release. 'I know first-hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has sparked a tremendous amount of excitement among NFL players interested in the chance to compete for their country on the world stage. We are thrilled that they will now have that chance.' The resolution — approved Tuesday by a 32-0 vote — means the NFL will now work with the NFL Players Association, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and relevant Olympic authorities to implement rules governing the participation of NFL players at the 2028 LA Games. The NFL conditions state that no more than one player per NFL team can play at the Olympics, in addition to each NFL team's designated international player. There will be 60 total men's flag football players at the LA Games — 10 for each of the six teams. The Olympic flag football schedule also must not 'unreasonably conflict' with a player's NFL commitments. The LA Games run from July 14-30, 2028. NFL preseason training camps typically open in mid-to-late July with preseason games starting in early August. Though the NFL is on board, both the IFAF and USA Football would also have to approve for it to happen in 2028. International federations such as the IFAF create Olympic eligibility rules that are then approved by the IOC. When asked this week about Olympic eligibility rules for NFL players, the IFAF noted that previous international flag football experience is not a requirement in its current eligibility rules for overall competition. Specific eligibility rules for all 2028 Olympic sports have not been published. 'The National Football League is home to the biggest stars in American football, who come from more and more countries, and now have the opportunity to shine on the greatest stage in world sport, showcasing everything that makes flag football a genuine worldwide phenomenon,' IFAF president Pierre Trochet said in a press release. 'IFAF's 75 national federations join me in thanking our NFL partners for this further demonstration of their commitment to flag football in the Olympic movement. We will work together to ensure our sport contributes a defining element of LA28's success.' National governing bodies, such as USA Football, then decide how Olympic rosters are formed in team sports. USA Football has not announced how it plans to pick its team, including whether it would prioritize its established, world championship-winning flag players over NFL players. 'If participation is approved, we stand ready to provide opportunities for NFL players to be part of Team USA and compete alongside established flag football stars and talent-transfer athletes from other sports,' Scott Hallenbeck, CEO and Executive Director of USA Football, said in a statement last week. 'We will field the best team possible in pursuit of our ultimate goal of earning two gold medals for the United States in flag football.' The U.S. won the last three men's world championships in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2024 without NFL players. The next worlds are in 2026. Darrell Doucette LAUNCHED this 🚀 📺: IFAF Flag Football World Championships on and NFL stars who expressed interest in Olympic flag football in recent years include Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. In an NFL promo published last August, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is seen throwing a flaming football into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to light the Olympic cauldron. 'It's our turn,' Hurts said at the end of the spot that promoted men's and women's flag football's overall Olympic inclusion. 'I've heard directly from a lot of players who want to participate and represent their country, whether it's the United States or the country that they came from,' NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in April. In international flag football, teams have five players at a time (no traditional offensive and defensive lines) on a 50-yard field that is also narrower than NFL size. There are two halves that are 20 minutes each. At least 44 players who played in an NFL regular season game have competed in the Olympics in sports other than football, according to a group of Olympic historians known as the OlyMADMen. Most recently Devon Allen in track and field in 2016 and 2021, Jahvid Best in track and field in 2016 and Nate Ebner in rugby in 2016. Most notably, Bob Hayes is the only person to win a Super Bowl and an Olympic gold medal, taking the 100m at the 1964 Tokyo Games and playing on the Dallas Cowboys' title team in the 1971 season. The 2028 LA Games could be one of if not the greatest collection of global sports stars in history. In addition to NFL player possibilities, Major League Baseball could allow active big leaguers to participate in the Olympics for the first time. MLB hasn't announced its decision yet. Active NBA players have been in the Olympics since 1992 and WNBA players since that league's inception in 1997. The world's best women's soccer players have participated in the Olympics since 1996. Men's Olympic soccer teams are mostly for players 23 years and younger with three over-age exceptions. The world's best golfers have participated in the Olympics since that sport returned to the program in 2016 and are expected to do so again at Riviera Country Club for LA 2028. LA 2028 will also have the Olympic debut of squash, plus cricket and lacrosse return to the medal program for the first time in more than 100 years. Mike Florio,
NBC Sports
20-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
NFL teams allow players in 2028 Olympic flag football with limits; what comes next?
NFL teams will allow players to participate in the Olympic debut of flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Games under a set of conditions. 'It's an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport,' NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a press release. 'I know first-hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has sparked a tremendous amount of excitement among NFL players interested in the chance to compete for their country on the world stage. We are thrilled that they will now have that chance.' The resolution — approved Tuesday by a 32-0 vote — means the NFL will now work with the NFL Players Association, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and relevant Olympic authorities to implement rules governing the participation of NFL players at the 2028 LA Games. The NFL conditions state that no more than one player per NFL team can play at the Olympics, in addition to each NFL team's designated international player. There will be 60 total men's flag football players at the LA Games — 10 for each of the six teams. The Olympic flag football schedule also must not 'unreasonably conflict' with a player's NFL commitments. The LA Games run from July 14-30, 2028. NFL preseason training camps typically open in mid-to-late July with preseason games starting in early August. Though the NFL is on board, both the IFAF and USA Football would also have to approve for it to happen in 2028. International federations such as the IFAF create Olympic eligibility rules that are then approved by the IOC. When asked this week about Olympic eligibility rules for NFL players, the IFAF noted that previous international flag football experience is not a requirement in its current eligibility rules for overall competition. Specific eligibility rules for all 2028 Olympic sports have not been published. 'The National Football League is home to the biggest stars in American football, who come from more and more countries, and now have the opportunity to shine on the greatest stage in world sport, showcasing everything that makes flag football a genuine worldwide phenomenon,' IFAF president Pierre Trochet said in a press release. 'IFAF's 75 national federations join me in thanking our NFL partners for this further demonstration of their commitment to flag football in the Olympic movement. We will work together to ensure our sport contributes a defining element of LA28's success.' National governing bodies, such as USA Football, then decide how Olympic rosters are formed in team sports. USA Football has not announced how it plans to pick its team, including whether it would prioritize its established, world championship-winning flag players over NFL players. 'If participation is approved, we stand ready to provide opportunities for NFL players to be part of Team USA and compete alongside established flag football stars and talent-transfer athletes from other sports,' Scott Hallenbeck, CEO and Executive Director of USA Football, said in a statement last week. 'We will field the best team possible in pursuit of our ultimate goal of earning two gold medals for the United States in flag football.' The U.S. won the last three men's world championships in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2024 without NFL players. The next worlds are in 2026. Darrell Doucette LAUNCHED this 🚀 📺: IFAF Flag Football World Championships on and NFL stars who expressed interest in Olympic flag football in recent years include Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. In an NFL promo published last August, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is seen throwing a flaming football into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to light the Olympic cauldron. 'It's our turn,' Hurts said at the end of the spot that promoted men's and women's flag football's overall Olympic inclusion. 'I've heard directly from a lot of players who want to participate and represent their country, whether it's the United States or the country that they came from,' NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in April. In international flag football, teams have five players at a time (no traditional offensive and defensive lines) on a 50-yard field that is also narrower than NFL size. There are two halves that are 20 minutes each. At least 44 players who played in an NFL regular season game have competed in the Olympics in sports other than football, according to a group of Olympic historians known as the OlyMADMen. Most recently Devon Allen in track and field in 2016 and 2021, Jahvid Best in track and field in 2016 and Nate Ebner in rugby in 2016. Most notably, Bob Hayes is the only person to win a Super Bowl and an Olympic gold medal, taking the 100m at the 1964 Tokyo Games and playing on the Dallas Cowboys' title team in the 1971 season. The 2028 LA Games could be one of if not the greatest collection of global sports stars in history. In addition to NFL player possibilities, Major League Baseball could allow active big leaguers to participate in the Olympics for the first time. MLB hasn't announced its decision yet. Active NBA players have been in the Olympics since 1992 and WNBA players since that league's inception in 1997. The world's best women's soccer players have participated in the Olympics since 1996. Men's Olympic soccer teams are mostly for players 23 years and younger with three over-age exceptions. The world's best golfers have participated in the Olympics since that sport returned to the program in 2016 and are expected to do so again at Riviera Country Club for LA 2028. LA 2028 will also have the Olympic debut of squash, plus cricket and lacrosse return to the medal program for the first time in more than 100 years. Mike Florio,
Associated Press
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
American Football Joins FIA-led Coalition in Global Push to Tackle Online Hate in Sport
PARIS & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2025-- Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally, has officially welcomed the International Federation of American Football to its United Against Online Abuse coalition. FIA President and founder of UAOA campaign, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, was pleased to host IFAF President Pierre Trochet during the FIA Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend, where the two leaders participated in a signing ceremony to formalise the American Football Federation's support for the FIA-led UAOA initiative. Symbolically signed at the Hard Rock Stadium, home to one of the largest franchises in the NFL, the Miami Dolphins, the FIA is delighted to welcome the governing body of one of the most spectated sports in the world to its global coalition. During their meeting, the Presidents of the FIA and IFAF discussed the global growth of American Football, particularly ahead of flag football's historic inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games, a sport now played by over 20 million people across 100 countries. As part of their new partnership, IFAF has committed to collaborating with the UAOA coalition by sharing best practices for addressing online harm in sport, actively participating in UAOA's international conferences and events, and utilising the campaign's educational resources to strengthen digital resilience among athletes, officials, and the wider American Football community. The UAOA coalition of sporting federations represents millions of competitors, thousands of officials, and billions of fans. UAOA's Barometer 2025 report showed that 89% of federations agree that sport's governing bodies are under increasing pressure to protect athletes from social media abuse, and 72% of respondents support a collaborative, coalition-led approach to tackling online abuse. This new partnership with IFAF furthers will strengthen UAOA's global reach, enhancing cross-sport collaboration and accelerating the development of coordinated strategies to protect athletes, officials, sport journalists and fans from harm. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA and Founder of UAOA, said: 'It is a great pleasure to welcome IFAF to the United Against Online Abuse coalition. Representing one of the largest sports in the world, we look forward to our collaboration as they share their experiences and we align on best practices to tackle online harm across the global sporting environment. 'UAOA's continued growth and ongoing support from governments and sporting organisations like IFAF, demonstrates the vital importance of collaboration in addressing this issue. The FIA is proud to lead this united effort to promote respect, safety, and inclusion throughout the sporting world.' Pierre Trochet, President of the International Federation of American Football, said: 'IFAF is delighted to join the UAOA coalition and support this crucially important global campaign established by the FIA. Online harm has no place in American Football, and we look forward to working the UAOA coalition to develop the strategies and resources required to maintain a healthy sporting environment for all.' The FIA's UAOA campaign is a research-led coalition supported by the FIA Foundation. Founded in 2023 the campaign has witnessed rapid growth in recent months and was recently awarded Peace and Sport's prestigious Coalition for Peace award in recognition of its world-leading efforts building a formidable campaign driving meaningful change. To date, the UAOA coalition has welcomed endorsements from the Governments of Greece, France, Slovenia, Albania, Australia, Kenya, Costa Rica, Namibia, Rwanda and Georgia, alongside organisations such as ARISF who represent one million athletes, sports federations including FIM that has over 50 World Championships, the International Esports Federation, ASETEK SimSports, Peace and Sport Monaco, UNESCO, the Council of Europe, Clark Hill LLP, and Dublin City University. For more information visit: The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility. Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all. The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is the international governing body for the sport of American football and is responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance and development aspects of the game on a global level. Based in Paris, the federation also supports national federations in their development efforts, represents the global game to international partners and provides educational resources to foster the growth of American Football for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. View source version on For media enquiries please contact FIA Director of Corporate Communications, Sophia Martin-Pavlou:[email protected] KEYWORD: EUROPE UNITED KINGDOM FRANCE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMMUNICATIONS SPORTS FOOTBALL SOCIAL MEDIA MOTOR SPORTS SOCIAL ACTIVISM SOURCE: Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/03/2025 04:09 PM/DISC: 05/03/2025 04:08 PM
Business Wire
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Wire
American Football Joins FIA-led Coalition in Global Push to Tackle Online Hate in Sport
PARIS & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally, has officially welcomed the International Federation of American Football to its United Against Online Abuse coalition. FIA President and founder of UAOA campaign, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, was pleased to host IFAF President Pierre Trochet during the FIA Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend, where the two leaders participated in a signing ceremony to formalise the American Football Federation's support for the FIA-led UAOA initiative. Symbolically signed at the Hard Rock Stadium, home to one of the largest franchises in the NFL, the Miami Dolphins, the FIA is delighted to welcome the governing body of one of the most spectated sports in the world to its global coalition. During their meeting, the Presidents of the FIA and IFAF discussed the global growth of American Football, particularly ahead of flag football's historic inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games, a sport now played by over 20 million people across 100 countries. As part of their new partnership, IFAF has committed to collaborating with the UAOA coalition by sharing best practices for addressing online harm in sport, actively participating in UAOA's international conferences and events, and utilising the campaign's educational resources to strengthen digital resilience among athletes, officials, and the wider American Football community. The UAOA coalition of sporting federations represents millions of competitors, thousands of officials, and billions of fans. UAOA's Barometer 2025 report showed that 89% of federations agree that sport's governing bodies are under increasing pressure to protect athletes from social media abuse, and 72% of respondents support a collaborative, coalition-led approach to tackling online abuse. This new partnership with IFAF furthers will strengthen UAOA's global reach, enhancing cross-sport collaboration and accelerating the development of coordinated strategies to protect athletes, officials, sport journalists and fans from harm. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA and Founder of UAOA, said: 'It is a great pleasure to welcome IFAF to the United Against Online Abuse coalition. Representing one of the largest sports in the world, we look forward to our collaboration as they share their experiences and we align on best practices to tackle online harm across the global sporting environment. 'UAOA's continued growth and ongoing support from governments and sporting organisations like IFAF, demonstrates the vital importance of collaboration in addressing this issue. The FIA is proud to lead this united effort to promote respect, safety, and inclusion throughout the sporting world.' Pierre Trochet, President of the International Federation of American Football, said: 'IFAF is delighted to join the UAOA coalition and support this crucially important global campaign established by the FIA. Online harm has no place in American Football, and we look forward to working the UAOA coalition to develop the strategies and resources required to maintain a healthy sporting environment for all.' The FIA's UAOA campaign is a research-led coalition supported by the FIA Foundation. Founded in 2023 the campaign has witnessed rapid growth in recent months and was recently awarded Peace and Sport's prestigious Coalition for Peace award in recognition of its world-leading efforts building a formidable campaign driving meaningful change. To date, the UAOA coalition has welcomed endorsements from the Governments of Greece, France, Slovenia, Albania, Australia, Kenya, Costa Rica, Namibia, Rwanda and Georgia, alongside organisations such as ARISF who represent one million athletes, sports federations including FIM that has over 50 World Championships, the International Esports Federation, ASETEK SimSports, Peace and Sport Monaco, UNESCO, the Council of Europe, Clark Hill LLP, and Dublin City University. For more information visit: The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility. Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all. The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is the international governing body for the sport of American football and is responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance and development aspects of the game on a global level. Based in Paris, the federation also supports national federations in their development efforts, represents the global game to international partners and provides educational resources to foster the growth of American Football for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
