One thing that has been lacking for several years on the pro field at paintball events that is a staple in all other professional sports : cheerleaders . In 2023 , a lawyer from Texas answered the call to single-handedly fill that void .
Driven to support the squads from her home field at Paintball Fit , Chanel Rafie came to World Cup with prepared signs and cheers to motivate the boys and to needle Fit rival Blastcamp .
While her presence received mixed reviews , one thing is for certain - she did get noticed . And along with the attention was a new kind of energy and life in the bleachers . We are eagerly waiting to see if she has inspired a generation of copycats and paintball cheerleaders .
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