Irish Lacrosse Team Gives Its Spot in an International Tournament to a Native American Team

Irish Lacrosse Team Gives Its Spot in an International Tournament to a Native American Team
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In a remarkable show of sportsmanship, Ireland’s lacrosse team is withdrawing from an international tournament to allow a Native American team to play instead.

The team withdrew from The World Games 2022 and the Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team will take its place, World Lacrosse announced on Sept. 3. “It’s simply the right thing to do,” Michael Kennedy, chief executive officer of Ireland Lacrosse, said in a statement.