As the Olympics in Brisbane are getting closer, a lot of young Australians are showcasing their skills in different sports.
At the Gold Coast, Japanese-Australian student Riyo Kawabata is one of them, playing squash tournaments across Queensland and Australia.
But this year, Riyo was selected to be part of Team Australia at the NFL Flag tournament under 15s, competing in flag football, one of the sports to be introduced in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
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First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 10 February 2026