Haudenosaunee women’s lacrosse team earns bronze, eyes Olympic recognition
The Haudenosaunee Nationals Women’s Lacrosse team won a bronze medal at the Pan American Lacrosse Association tournament on June 30 in Auburndale, Florida, qualifying for the 2026 World Women’s Lacrosse Championships in Tokyo, according to ICT. It was the team’s first time competing at the senior level in international play.
The team and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy have petitioned for recognition at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. On July 26, the Syracuse Mets honored the team at the NBT Bank Stadium for “Haudenosaunee Night.” Players celebrated with fans and shared messages of encouragement for young Native athletes.
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