The weather was complicit of the women's and male championships; Mexico confirms its strength in the discipline
The national selections Dand Mexico de Flag football Champions of the Americas Flag Panama 2025. After an incessant rain did not let the finals resume, the organization gave them the female and manly titles to the Mexican combined.
In the female branch, which faced the final before Canadaand which marched 12-0 until the game was suspended, the organization decided to grant the title to Mexico With this advantage.
“Mexico He is the continental champion after he declared the winner after the 12-0 advantage over Canada When the weather forced the cancellation of the game for the gold medal during the first part, ”they reported in the official statement.
“The IFAF rules regarding games granted establish that: if a match is abandoned in the first half, it should be considered a draw unless a team has two or more touchdowns advantage (12 points or more). In that case, the team in advantage will be declared winner.”
For that reason, the Mexican women's team was consecrated as champions. In addition, the organization indicated that the measure was “to guarantee the safety of the players, which is the top priority of the IFAF.”
Also male champions
On the other hand, the game for the gold medal between Mexico and before USA Nor was it played for the weather, so both combined were declared champions in accordance with the rules of the organization.
“Due to local climatic conditions, IFAF and the local organizing committee have made the decision that the party for the man's gold medal will not be played. Mexico y USA They will be considered joint champions, ”said the organization.
“This decision has been made to guarantee the safety of the players, which is our highest priority, and in line with the provisions for unforeseen circumstances in the rules of the tournament. A long delay due to storm power means that the game cannot be completed satisfactorily,” they added.
