The Denver Broncos sponsored the U-16 Flag Touch Football

EXCITING DISCIPLINE| Women’s Flag Tochito in Mexico is promising. (Pictures/Courtesy of NFL Mexico)

THE U-16 FEMALE TEAM FROM THE STATE OF MEXICO WAS CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF THE TOURNAMENT.

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The female U-16 team from the State of Mexico emerged as champions in the 2024 National

NFL Flag Touch Football Tournament, defeating their Chihuahua rivals 32-19. All members of the State of Mexico team, national champions of Flag Touch Football, will have the privilege of traveling to Denver, Colorado, where they will witness a Denver Broncos game in the 2024 season.

Aranza Juárez Carmona, a player from the championship team, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP). Juárez Carmona played a crucial role during the final, which took place at the Kukulcán Sports Complex in the city of Mérida. Jalisco secured third place by defeating the Morelos team 38-26. This national tournament is the culmination of a series of local competitions held in each state of Mexico.

Estado de México gana torneo femenino U-16 del Flag Tochito

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS| Team representing the State of Mexico.

Commitment of the Denver Broncos

This national tournament was organized by the Denver Broncos Foundation and NFL Mexico, marking the first of its kind in Mexico for NFL Flag Touch Football Sub-16. Broncos legend Manuel Padilla was one of the special guests at the tournament. Denver Broncos cheerleaders also supported the Flag Touch Football teams during the competition, interacting with them and providing autographs.

MVP| Aranza Juárez Carmona.

This was the second tournament jointly organized by the Denver Broncos Foundation and NFL Mexico as part of the Foundation’s commitment made last spring to sponsor two categories of NFL Mexico’s national Flag Touch Football program. The 28 female teams that participated in this National NFL Flag Touch Football Tournament wore uniforms representing the Broncos.

Integrating Women

The organization of this national tournament strengthens the NFL’s presence in Mexico and promotes female participation in sports. “With the support of the local community and the enthusiasm of fans, events like this are a step forward in the path towards gender equality in sports. The NFL Flag Sub-16 National Championship in Yucatán will be a milestone in the history of women’s sports in Mexico,” said Jesús Álvarez, NFL Flag in Mexico.

CHEERLEADERS| Denver Broncos cheerleaders travel to Yucatán.

What is Flag Touch Football?

Flag Touch Football, also known as “NFL Flag Touch Football,” is a version of American football played without physical contact. It is designed for people of all ages, genders, and abilities to participate safely and enjoyably. In this format, players wear belts with flags hanging from their bodies.