Czech American Football Teams Boycott European Championship Over Russia's Inclusion

Czech youth American football teams are boycotting the upcoming European Championship in protest against the participation of Russian teams. The Czech Association of American Football announced that its U15 and U17 national teams will not compete in the September tournaments.

The decision stems from the international federation IFAF's move to readmit Russian teams into competitions. Radim Kroulík, president of the Czech Association, stated on the federation's website that IFAF failed to consult with member countries before making this decision.

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The Czech teams in American football will not start in the European Championship for under 15 and 17 year olds due to Russia's participation.

This boycott reflects a strong stance against Russia's inclusion in international sports events, particularly in the current geopolitical climate. The Czech teams' withdrawal underscores a protest against the perceived lack of transparency and consultation by the international governing body.

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The international federation IFAF did not inform other member countries in advance about the readmission of Russian teams into competitions.