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Flag football finds unlikely popularity in war-torn Ukraine

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Flag football finds unlikely popularity in war-torn Ukraine

Lily Thompson August 27, 2024

Before Russia invaded in February 2022, American football was becoming popular in Ukraine. Today, most of the players are on the front lines. A gentler version of the game — flag football — is gaining ground in the meantime among kids and youth. Tetiana Kukurika has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. VOA footage by Sergiy Rybchynski

Source: voanews.com

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