The Canadian women’s lacrosse team is in the middle of a dream spell. From sitting and wondering about their future in the Olympics the previous year after a successful campaign to shedding tears of joy, they have come a long way. The journey, however, was not an easy one. The sport overall has faced a lot of flak over the years, and participation as a woman was just next to impossible.

With the IOC ruling in favor of including lacrosse sixes, the return to the Olympics is now imminent. The team is all set to participate in the first-ever World Lacrosse Box Championships, introducing the sport to the people of the 21st century.

Lacrosse is back in the mainstream

The World Lacrosse Box Championships will have a 30 men’s and 10 women’s teams competing with the top players from nations all around the world. World Lacrosse awarded the hosting rights to Utica, New York. The Utica University Nexus Centre will be the primary location of the tournament. Set up in 2022, the 169,440-square-foot facility has three playing surfaces.

Field lacrosse was a part of the Olympics during the 1904 and 1908 editions, with Canada bagging the gold on both occasions. It also made an appearance in the prestigious event as a demonstration game for three years.

There lies a great historic bond between Canada and Lacrosse. It had a great spiritual significance back in the day and passed through generations to stand where it is at today. It is played in every province in the country and Canadians wear a proud badge of honor for being the originators.

More than just a sport for Canadians

Commonly referred to as “the fastest sport on two feet,” the woman’s team from Canada finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel. They have two world titles in their cabinet, one at the U-19 level and the second was back in at the 2022 World Games.

With their sights now on competing in lacrosse sixes in the World Lacrosse Box Championships, the spirit in the team is at an all new high.

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Their assistant coach Troyhann Santos spoke to the media about the spirits in the camp, the decision that changed their lives and the road ahead. “This is like a dream come true. I never thought this would ever happen and I’m so glad it has finally come to fruition.”

There is a new breath of optimism and enthusiasm around lacrosse and woman in the sport. A return after a century to the Olympics, a full-fledged tournament coming in a few months and interest from several iconic figures and brands in the sporting ecosystem, its all coming together at the right time for lacrosse.

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