NCAA committee recommends women's flag football as championship sport as soon as 2028
The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact has recommended women's flag football as a championship sport, aiming for its debut in 2028. This decision reflects the sport's rapid growth and increasing participation at various levels. The NFL's support and the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics further highlight its rising popularity.
- ▪The NCAA committee voted to recommend women's flag football as a championship sport for Divisions I, II, and III.
- ▪The sport is expected to have its first championship competition in the spring of 2028.
- ▪Flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., with rising participation at youth and collegiate levels.
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