Haudenosaunee Nationals teams compete at Super Sixes tournament in Oshawa

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By Sam Laskaris Writer A preview of the lacrosse action that will be staged at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be held in Oshawa starting on Friday. The Haudenosaunee Nationals women’s and men’s squads will compete at the three-day World Lacrosse Super Sixes event. But it remains to be seen whether the Haudenosaunee clubs will also be allowed to participate in the Olympics three years from now. Since Indigenous people introduced the sport to the world, members of the Haudenosaunee squads believe they should be included at the LA Games. Their case is strengthened by the fact Haudenosaunee clubs traditionally fare extremely well at international competitions they participate in. But officials from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have yet to publicly announce whether the Haudenosaunee teams will be included…

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