Rob Gronkowski has made a formal declaration stating his willingness to reconsider his retirement from football, should the opportunity arise to participate in the 2028 Olympics. In an interview with TMZ, Gronk expressed his desire to represent the United States in flag football, expressing hope that the selection process would not involve tryouts but rather a direct acceptance.
He confidently affirmed his commitment to pursue this endeavor, expressing his belief in the potential success of the American team.
It is worth noting that Gronkowski officially retired from professional football in 2022, and despite having previously reversed his retirement decision, he has consistently maintained his intention to permanently step away from the sport.
The executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has granted approval to five sports, including flag football, for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics to be held in Los Angeles. The other sports that have been approved are cricket, lacrosse, squash, and baseball/softball. Despite the common perception of American Football as a sport that is primarily popular in the United States, it has gained immense popularity across the globe. The inclusion of flag football, which is a non-contact version of the sport, addresses many of the safety concerns associated with the full contact version.
DanceSport Federation Laments Exclusion Of Breaking From LA 2028
While Gronk may be enthusiastic about flag football, one governing body is not pleased with the announcement. The World DanceSport Federation expressed its profound disappointment that breaking was not chosen for the 2028 Olympics. Breaking, the competitive form of breakdancing, will make its Olympic debut in 2024. However, it will have to wait until Brisbane 2032 for another opportunity for inclusion. Karate, motorsport, and kickboxing were also considered but ultimately not approved for LA 2028.
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Paris 2024 will showcase the first Olympic breaking tournament, which has been gradually filling its qualifiers over the past few months. At the recent World Championships, both Olympic spots were earned by challengers to the sport’s established order. In the b-boys event, Victor “Victor” Montalvo, the 2021 champion, defeated reigning champion Philip “Phil Wizard” Kim to reclaim his title. This secured a spot for the United States in next year’s Olympic competition. Meanwhile, in the b-girls final, 16-year-old Dominika “Nika” Banevič of Lithuania defeated breaking legend and 2021 champion Ayumi “Ayumi” Fukushima. Nika has had an outstanding 2023, winning the 2023 European Games. Furthermore, her victory at the World Championships means that India “India” Sardjoe of the Netherlands will receive the European Games’ spot.