The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved cricket’s triumphant return to the Olympics 2028 in Los Angeles in a ground-breaking decision.
This historic declaration comes more than a century after cricket last appeared on the Olympic stage.
Cricket’s return to the Olympics reached a critical milestone when the International Olympic Committee’s executive board approved the inclusion of Twenty20 cricket as one of five new sports for the 2028 Games.
As a result of this approach, the Los Angeles organizers can engage new athlete and fan communities.
The IOC session in Mumbai, India, on Monday will confirm the sports for Olympics 2028.
This venue is especially appropriate that India is holding the men’s 50-over Cricket World Cup and is a cricketing hub.
IOC President Thomas Bach expressed delight about the return of cricket to the Olympics, saying, “We see the growing popularity of T20 cricket, and we look forward to welcoming the world’s best players to the United States in 2028.”
Los Angeles intends to host a six-team event for both men’s and women’s teams, with the US serving as host.
However, the precise specifics, such as the number of teams and qualification processes, are subject to formal approval.
Cricket made its last Olympic appearance in 1900, when a British team defeated a French squad in Paris.
Cricket has made concerted efforts to restore Olympic status during the last decade, with the support of the Olympic movement.
The financial costs of including cricket in the Olympic program are significant.
The sport has the potential to break into the Asia, a passionate following in countries such as India and Pakistan.
T20 cricket, the shortest international format, has been critical to its revival.
The Indian Premier League, which features the world’s best cricketers, has converted India into a cricketing economic powerhouse, fueled by devoted fans and huge TV deals.
While the thrilling prospect of cricket’s return to the Olympics unfolds, boxing’s place at the 2028 Games remains questionable.
Following a disagreement over the sport’s governance, the IOC decertified the International Boxing Association.
Despite this setback, IOC remains open to including boxing on the Olympic program.
IOC Emphasizing that their issue is with the governing body rather than the sport or its players.
Cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles is a great triumph for the sport, representing a watershed moment in its history and a celebration of its global popularity.
