Renaissance man Douglas Quaid was the obvious choice by the Yellowknife Wraiths to be an ambassador for the team, Canada, and all of the ISFL. Fluent in 17 languages Quaid can connect with most people on this planet. When given the opportunity to visit these places and grow the game of football Quaid did not have to be asked twice. This around the world tour started in Brazil. This country has a lot of talent on the soccer field. Football could be an alternative for soccer players or people who are not nimble enough to thrive on the soccer field. During the Brazil stint Quaid suffered from severe dehydration and had to cut it short. South Africa was next on the list. Rugby is the dominant sport there. A lot of similarities exist between football and rugby. Most of the time the locals were trying to convince Quaid to sign with a rugby team, he tried to convince them to make a football league with their plethora of talent. The final stop of the trip put Quaid in Kyrgyzstan. The population there is on the lower side but the people are tough as nails. Before an incoming blizzard was about to trap Quaid he participated in a punt, pass, and kick competition with many youths in the capital city of Bishkek. (221 words)
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