Mahomes to leave Olympic flag football to 'the younger guys'
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has decided not to participate in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite earlier expressing interest. NFL team owners recently approved NFL players' participation in the sport's Olympic debut. Mahomes, a two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl winner, cited his age—he'll be 33 by the 2028 Games—as a reason to leave the opportunity to younger players. The inclusion of NFL players opens the potential for a "Dream Team" scenario similar to the US men's basketball team at the 1992 Olympics. Six nations will qualify for flag football at the Games, with each featuring 10 players.
Originally by Ben Collins - BBC Sport journaliston May 31, 2025
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