Canada’s flag football teams had a successful start at the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) world championship in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Canadian women’s team began with a win against Panama. Quarterback Sara Parker threw four touchdowns, with three caught by wide receiver Caroline Moquin-Joubert and another by Laura Molimard, leading to a 27-14 victory.
In their match against Brazil, the Canadian women secured a 20-0 lead by halftime and went on to win 36-6. Marianne Quirion and Frédérique Morneau each had two touchdown catches, while Molimard contributed another touchdown.
The Canadian men’s team also started strong with a 26-6 win over Austria. Quarterback Michael O’Connor completed 19 of 24 passes for four touchdowns in the game.
Aside from the world title, teams are competing for spots in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The top two teams from the world championships will secure Olympic berths, marking the sport’s debut in the program.
Both Canadian teams will conclude the group stage with matches against Japan on Friday. The men will play at 2 a.m. ET, followed by the women at 4:30 a.m. ET. All event matches will be available for live streaming on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem.
Initially set to face Nigeria, the Canadian men will receive an automatic win as Nigeria withdrew from the tournament due to visa issues.
(Source: CBC)