Ultimate Frisbee now eligible for future Olympic games

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ultimate Frisbee could soon become an Olympic sport.

The International Olympic Committee has granted the World Flying Disc Federation full international recognition.
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That means flying disc sports can be considered for future Olympic games.

The most popular game, ultimate Frisbee, combines the classic strategies of soccer and American football.
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