Russian American Football Championship
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| Sport | American football |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| No. of teams | 24 |
| Country | Russia |
| Most recent champion(s) | Moscow Patriots |
Russian American Football Championship is the highest level of American football played in Russia. There are 24 teams in six divisions participating the league.[1]
History
American football came into the Soviet Union in late 1980s. The first official games were played in 1989 when high school all-star teams played exhibition games against local teams. In the same year the very first game between Russian teams was played.[2]
In 1991, the Soviet Championship was founded. The league became the Russian Championship in 1992 as the country collapsed. The league was suspended in the turmoils of the dissolution of the USSR.[2]
The Russian Championship was founded again in 2002. The league has been growing ever since.[2]
Teams in 2014
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References
- ↑ Ilya Kravtsov: Kaliningrad to Vladivostok: Season In Review American Football International
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ilya Kravtsov: Hockey Pads to the FAFR: The History of American Football in Russia American Football International
