National· August 16, 2026 at 01:10 a.m.
Canadian Women's Flag Football Team Qualifies for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Key takeaways
- Canada is the third nation to qualify for women's flag football in the 2028 Olympics
- The team secured their spot after finishing second at the IFAF Women's World Championship
The Canadian women's flag football team has secured a spot in the 2028 Olympic Games, which will be held in Los Angeles. This marks the first time that flag football will be included as an official sport in the Olympics.
In a historic achievement, Canada became the third nation to qualify for the women's division of the sport, following the United States and Mexico.
The team's qualification was confirmed after they finished second at the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Women's World Championship in Vantaa, Finland, earlier this month.
