IOC votes for Cricket’s return to Olympics in Los Angeles 2028

Cricket can be part of the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 and can make its return after 128 years to the multi-sport extravaganza, introduced the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday.

The 2028 occasion can even embody sports activities like baseball/softball, lacrosse, squash and flag soccer. The proposal from Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 to incorporate these video games within the programme was accepted on the ongoing 141st IOC session being held at Mumbai.

Cricket made its sole look on the 1900 Paris Olympics wherein Great Britain defeated France within the closing. But it’s performed in Commonwealth Games and Asian Games as effectively. Two IOC members opposed the proposal and one abstained from voting.

“The proposal from the Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (@LA28
to include five new sports in the programme has been accepted by the IOC Session. Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at LA28. #IOCMumbai2023,” tweeted IOC Media.

The inclusion of Cricket on the Olympics was welcomed by Nita Ambani, chairperson of the Reliance basis and IOC board member.

“As an IOC member, a proud Indian, and an ardent cricket fan, I am delighted that IOC members have voted to include Cricket as an Olympic Sport in the LA Summer Olympics 2028! Cricket is one of the most loved sports globally, and the second most watched. For 1.4 billion Indians, cricket is not just a sport, it’s a religion! So I’m delighted that this historic resolution was passed at the 141st IOC Session taking place right here in our country in Mumbai” Nita Ambani stated.

“The inclusion of cricket in the Olympics will create deeper engagement for the Olympic Movement in newer geographies. And at the same time, provides a boost to cricket’s growing international popularity. I thank and congratulate the IOC and the LA Organizing Committee for their support to this landmark decision. It’s truly a day of great joy and jubilation!” Nita Ambani added.

The IOC session in Mumbai was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The session serves as a key assembly of the members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Important selections relating to the way forward for the Olympic video games are made on the IOC Sessions. India is internet hosting the IOC session for the second time and after a spot of about 40 years. The IOC’s 86th session was held in New Delhi in 1983. 

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