Victory, despite forfeiting Shabbat match

Israel’s Under 17 boys flag football team won gold at the inaugural IFAF Flag Football European Youth Championships in Grosseto, Italy. The team refused to play one match on Shabbat and were severely penalized. Despite this, they advanced to the semi-finals and finals.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-757513

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by8FkGNGQwU

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