The NFL Experience Hits Thessaloniki – Los Angeles Chargers Held A New Flag Football Camp

The Los Angeles Chargers have significantly strengthened their presence in Greece by organizing, for the first time, a high-level Flag Football Camp in Thessaloniki today, the steadily growing momentum of the sport ahead of its inclusion in the Olympic Games. Building on the positive response to their last visit in October, the Chargers returned to Greece with the aim of inspiring the next generation of athletes and strengthening the ongoing relationship between the NFL and the Greek sporting community.

A special moment of the day was the presence of Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, who was on the field alongside the participants, sharing valuable experiences, specialized technical knowledge, and inspiration from the top level of professional American football. The facilities of Pinewood American International School at the Anatolia Campus were transformed for one day into a fully organized, professional American football training center. More than 300 young athletes actively participated in the program, improving their skills under the guidance of the Los Angeles Chargers' specialized staff, and coaches from the Hellenic Flag Football League, who served as the official coordinators of the event.

On the occasion of their visit to Thessaloniki, the Chargers delegation met with the Mayor of Thessaloniki, Mr. Stelios Angeloudis, while a special event, organized in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce, was held at the American Space in Thessaloniki.

As Flag Football prepares to make its Olympic debut in 2028, the Los Angeles Chargers' initiative sparked excitement for the future of the sport, leaving a strong impression in the heart of Thessaloniki and Northern Greece.