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Canadian football
Canadian sport in which opposing teams of twelve players attempt to score by advancing a ball by running, passing and kicking
Canadacountry of origin
1861first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
—disciplines & variants
1international bodies
Canadian football is a team sport and ball game, part of gridiron football. It originated in Canada, with its first record dating to 1861. The sport is governed internationally by Football Canada.
Part ofGridiron football
TypeTeam sports, Ball games
Country of originCanada
First recorded1861
Players (as recorded)up to 24
PractitionersCanadian football player, Canadian football coach
Governing bodyFootball Canada
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