Glasgow could potentially be a breeding ground for a new Olympic sport in 2028 according to a flag football coach..
Glasgow could potentially be a breeding ground for a new Olympic sport according to a flag football coach.
"When I first started it was a niche aspect of a niche sport in the country, however, it has seen a rise in popularity thanks to some NFL backing stateside. The sport is a 5 v 5 non-contact version of American football where 'tackles' are made by removing one of the belts on a player who is carrying the ball.
Andrew, whose Glasgow Green-based club The Hornets is considered a top-three team in the UK, said:"The popularity of the sport has continued to get traction from other areas of NFL.
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