2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Cricket’s Inclusion approved by International Olympic Committee members
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup is currently going on, and cricket fans around the world are hooked on watching incredible innings and record-breaking performances by players. It’s the most exciting time to be a cricket fan right now, and it’s about to get even better.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the inclusion of cricket and four other sports in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. A few games will be making their comeback, while others will debut at the LA28 Olympics. Cricket will return for the first time since 1900 and will be played in the short T20 format.
The 141st session of the IOC was held in Mumbai, India from October 15-17 and PM Narendra Modi also conveyed India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics. But it’s cricket that’s set to gain a global appeal due to its inclusion in the World Cup.
Cricket will be making its return in the 2028 Olympics after a century. The popular bat-and-ball game was last included in the 1900 Paris Olympics. Here are the additional sports approved by the IOC in its 141st session.
- Baseball/softball
- Cricket (T20)
- Flag football
- Lacrosse (sixes)
- Squash
