Cricket formally approved for inclusion in the Los Angeles Olympics by the International Olympic Committee. The motion approve during an IOC voting session on Monday, October 16, during the 141st meeting in Mumbai.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the proposal to add cricket in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles on Monday (October 16). The idea was approve during a vote session at the 141st IOC meeting, which held at the cutting-edge Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Notably, two IOC members voted against the cricket proposal, while one abstained.
Five new games have been propose for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Aside from cricket, LA28 will include baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash.
According to IOC President Thomas Bach, cricket has grown in popularity, particularly in the Twenty 20 format. He also mentioned the ICC Cricket World Cup, saying it is already a success.
“We are seeing an increase in the popularity of cricket, particularly the T20 format.” “The World Cup (50 overs) is already a huge success. ” Bach state following the Executive Board meeting.
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Inclusion of cricket will create deeper engagement for Olympic Movement: Nita Ambani
Meanwhile, IOC Member Nita Ambani expressed his delight after the IOC voted to introduce a worldwide popular activity such as cricket. She went on to explain that the inclusion of cricket will foster deeper participation for the Olympic Movement in newer geographical areas while also increasing the sport’s international prominence.
“I am overjoyed that IOC members have voted to include Cricket as an Olympic sport in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles!” Cricket is one of the most popular and watched sports in the world. Cricket is more than a sport for 1.4 billion Indians; it is a religion! So I’m overjoy that this historic resolution pass at the 141st IOC Session, which is being held right here in our own nation, Mumbai. Cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics will increase the Olympic Movement’s engagement in newer geographies. “At the same time, it contributes to cricket’s growing international popularity,” Nita said in a video message.
