Spain's women's flag football team seeks Olympic spot as NFL helps boost the sport

Spain has been looking to break through into the elite level of women’s flag football for some time now, having been ranked among the top 10 in the world and being a perennial contender in Europe.It still doesn’t have a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, though, when the sport will make its Olympic debut.All of Spain’s focus now is on securing that berth and being a part of flag football's showcase event. And having the NFL in the country this week is certainly helping.The Cincinnati Bengals will take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for the NFL's second regular-season game in Spain. The games, along with the league's push to develop flag football everywhere, have helped the sport gain traction. “The NFL has been a huge part of this, because people have started talking about this sport on the news," Spain wide receiver and defensive back Olga Sotillo told The Associated Press. "It’s been given more importance now, it’s no longer just a nic