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Women's lacrosse prepares for Olympic debut after World Championship successes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Women's lacrosse prepares for Olympic debut after World Championship successes

Summary

Women's lacrosse is gearing up for its Olympic debut in 2028, following an exciting World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo this summer. Players like Shea Dolce excelled, contributing significantly to Team USA's success, while newcomers such as Chloe Humphrey showed promise. The 2028 Olympics will feature a Sixes format, comprising smaller rosters and fewer nations. Qualification for the Games will involve three stages, with hundreds of teams competing for spots, starting with continental championships later this year. This shift to Sixes requires a different skill set, emphasizing speed, precision, and strategic gameplay.

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By the Numbers

•Team USA players excelled at the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship.
•Shea Dolce recorded 24 saves during the tournament.
•2028 Olympics will feature a Sixes format with 12-player rosters.
•Qualification involves continental championships starting in September 2026.
•Only 16 teams will compete in the primary Olympic qualifier.

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2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Tokyo to LA: Women's Lacrosse To Carry World Lacrosse Championship Momentum to Olympic Debut

What they're saying

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(Photo Courtesy World Lacrosse) We witnessed pure greatness from many of the game’s top performers this summer following the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship action in Tokyo, Japan. From highlight-reel goals to shocking international matchup upsets, there wasn’t a part of the tournament that was worth missing. How can we take
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