China Bowl (CAFL)

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China Bowl
First playedNovember 6, 2016;6 years ago (2016-11-06)
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The China Bowl is the season ending championship game for the China Arena Football League (CAFL). [1] [2]

Contents

Trophy

The China Bowl champion receives the Martin Judge Jr. Trophy [3]

Results

GameDateWinning teamLosing teamSite
China BowlNovember 6, 2016 Beijing Lions 35 Qingdao Clipper 34 Shanghai Oriental Sports Center

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References

  1. "CAFL Announces Official Super Series Schedule". China Arena Football League. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  2. "The Road to Shanghai Runs Through Beijing in China Arena Football League". AFI Review. 24 October 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  3. "The Martin Judge Jr. Trophy is presented to the winner of the CAFL's China Bowl. The first China Bowl title was won by the Beijing Lions in a 35-34 victory over the Qingdao Clipper, November 6, 2016". CAFL. Retrieved January 16, 2018.