Cricket has made its official return to the Olympics after 128 years as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the same on Wednesday (April 9). The Los Angeles games in 2028 will be the first time since 1900 that cricket will be played as fans get ready to witness a popular sport in the quadrennial event. So here&rsquo;s all you need to know about cricket&rsquo;s return to the Olympics in 2028. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">How many teams will feature in cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?<o:p></o:p></h2>
A total of six teams male and same in female will feature at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">How many athletes will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Each team will consist of 15 players at maximum, meaning 90 players will participate in the male category of cricket and the same in the female category at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In what format will be cricket played at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Cricket will be played in T20 format at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">How will qualification for cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics work?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Although not yet confirmed, the six highest-ranked ICC T20I teams in each category will qualify for cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Has cricket ever been included in the Summer Olympic Games?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Yes, cricket was last played at the 1900 Paris Games before being dropped from the list of sports.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Why was cricket removed from the Olympics?<o:p></o:p></h2>
With no existence of the International Cricket Council (ICC) until 1909 and only a few nations showing interest in participating in cricket at the Olympics, the sport was dropped. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Why could Pakistan miss out on Cricket at the LA 2028 Olympics?<o:p></o:p></h2>
As things stand, if ICC decides to implement a ranking system for qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games, then Pakistan could miss out on qualification. Currently, the men&rsquo;s team sits at the seventh spot while the women&rsquo;s team sits at the eighth spot, making them ineligible for direct qualification.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Sports, Cricket: Cricket has made its official return to the Olympics after 128 years as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the same.

Cricket has made its official return to the Olympics after 128 years as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the same on Wednesday (April 9). The Los Angeles games in 2028 will be the first time since 1900 that cricket will be played as fans get ready to witness a popular sport in the quadrennial event. So here’s all you need to know about cricket’s return to the Olympics in 2028. How many teams will feature in cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics? A total of six teams male and same in female will feature at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. How many athletes will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics? Each team will consist of 15 players at maximum, meaning 90 players will participate in the male category of cricket and the same in the female category at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In what format will be cricket played at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics? Cricket will be played in T20 format at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. How will qualification for cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics work? Although not yet confirmed, the six highest-ranked ICC T20I teams in each category will qualify for cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Has cricket ever been included in the Summer Olympic Games? Yes, cricket was last played at the 1900 Paris Games before being dropped from the list of sports. ALSO READ | 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details Why was cricket removed from the Olympics? With no existence of the International Cricket Council (ICC) until 1909 and only a few nations showing interest in participating in cricket at the Olympics, the sport was dropped. Why could Pakistan miss out on Cricket at the LA 2028 Olympics? As things stand, if ICC decides to implement a ranking system for qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games, then Pakistan could miss out on qualification. Currently, the men’s team sits at the seventh spot while the women’s team sits at the eighth spot, making them ineligible for direct qualification.

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England Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Scotland could explore the opportunity to represent as one nation at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Talks are still at the initial stage as both nations could combine to represent Team Great Britain at the Los Angeles Games in 2028. With four years still to go, there is a firm belief that Scottish and English players could come together to form Team Great Britain at the Los Angeles Games where cricket will return to the list of games after an absence of 128 years.

<h2>England, Scotland players to play together at LA 2028?</h2>

"With the Los Angeles Olympics four years away, it's very early stages, but we're talking to Team GB and Cricket Scotland about the next steps we need to take," an ECB spokesperson told ESPNcricinfo.

"Once again Great Britain's Olympians have captured the national imagination with their exploits in Paris this year, and we look forward to working together to compete when cricket returns to the Olympic stage in 2028.”

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It is worth noting that, at the Olympics, England and Scotland are not represented separately instead Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) form the core of the team. The preposition could mean England and Scotland players along with Welsh players will form Team Great Britain. While not many cricketers are expected to come from Wales, both Scotland and England could be represented heavily if either team meets the qualification criteria (yet to be revealed).

The same preposition has been seen in the past when Great Britain’s football team played at the London Olympics Games in 2012. The football team was made up of players from England, Scotland, and Wales as the likes of Daniel Sturridge and Ryan Giggs shared the same dressing room.

Scotland players are likely to profit from Great Britain’s inclusion at the LA 2028 Games, considering their national team may not meet the qualification criteria or may not qualify if there is a qualifying round.

England Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Scotland could explore the opportunity to represent as one nation at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Talks are still at the initial stage as both nations could combine to represent Team Great Britain at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

England Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Scotland could explore the opportunity to represent as one nation at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Talks are still at the initial stage as both nations could combine to represent Team Great Britain at the Los Angeles Games in 2028. With four years still to go, there is a firm belief that Scottish and English players could come together to form Team Great Britain at the Los Angeles Games where cricket will return to the list of games after an absence of 128 years. England, Scotland players to play together at LA 2028? "With the Los Angeles Olympics four years away, it's very early stages, but we're talking to Team GB and Cricket Scotland about the next steps we need to take," an ECB spokesperson told ESPNcricinfo. "Once again Great Britain's Olympians have captured the national imagination with their exploits in Paris this year, and we look forward to working together to compete when cricket returns to the Olympic stage in 2028.” ALSO READ | Neeraj Chopra-Manu Bhaker: Fans manifest romantic bond between the two. Her father reacts It is worth noting that, at the Olympics, England and Scotland are not represented separately instead Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) form the core of the team. The preposition could mean England and Scotland players along with Welsh players will form Team Great Britain. While not many cricketers are expected to come from Wales, both Scotland and England could be represented heavily if either team meets the qualification criteria (yet to be revealed). The same preposition has been seen in the past when Great Britain’s football team played at the London Olympics Games in 2012. The football team was made up of players from England, Scotland, and Wales as the likes of Daniel Sturridge and Ryan Giggs shared the same dressing room. Scotland players are likely to profit from Great Britain’s inclusion at the LA 2028 Games, considering their national team may not meet the qualification criteria or may not qualify if there is a qualifying round.

ECB, Cricket Scotland to explore opportunity to send Team Great Britain for Los Angeles Olympics

Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

“As President-elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries,” the Republican presidential nominee&nbsp;wrote in a post on Truth Social.

In 2017, Los Angeles competed with Paris to host the 2024 Olympic Games. Trump did put his weight behind the city's bid and even met with Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee at the White House in June 2017.&nbsp;

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“Working hard to get the Olympics for the United States (L.A.). Stay tuned!” Trump tweeted in July 2017.

The Olympic Organising Committee awarded the hosting rights for the 2024 games to Paris and the 2028 games to Los Angeles.

In his post, Trump also hit out at former president Barack Obama saying that he refused to address the International Olympic Committee. Trump alleged that Obama refused to meet with the IOC because the committee previously rejected his personally submitted request to get 2016 Olympics hosting rights to Chicago, and gave them to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro instead.

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"President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps because of a previous rejection by them of a proposal personally made by him!), which needed the enthusiastic support and approval of the U.S. President - Without which they would not have chosen our Country," Trump wrote.

"I gave them what they wanted to hear, and got the job done! It was my great honour to do so. Hopefully, I will be President, and our Country will have reached new (and record!) levels of success. SEE YOU IN 2028. Thank you!" he concluded.

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Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games. “As President-elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries,” the Republican presidential nominee wrote in a post on Truth Social. In 2017, Los Angeles competed with Paris to host the 2024 Olympic Games. Trump did put his weight behind the city's bid and even met with Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee at the White House in June 2017. As President-Elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries. President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps… — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) August 12, 2024 × “Working hard to get the Olympics for the United States (L.A.). Stay tuned!” Trump tweeted in July 2017. The Olympic Organising Committee awarded the hosting rights for the 2024 games to Paris and the 2028 games to Los Angeles. In his post, Trump also hit out at former president Barack Obama saying that he refused to address the International Olympic Committee. Trump alleged that Obama refused to meet with the IOC because the committee previously rejected his personally submitted request to get 2016 Olympics hosting rights to Chicago, and gave them to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro instead. Also read: US to deploy submarine in Middle East amid Israel-Iran war threat "President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps because of a previous rejection by them of a proposal personally made by him!), which needed the enthusiastic support and approval of the U.S. President - Without which they would not have chosen our Country," Trump wrote. "I gave them what they wanted to hear, and got the job done! It was my great honour to do so. Hopefully, I will be President, and our Country will have reached new (and record!) levels of success. SEE YOU IN 2028. Thank you!" he concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump takes credit for LA 2028 Olympics, slams Obama: 'Got the job done'

Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have announced the venues for 19 more sports, including open water events to be held in Long Beach and golf at storied Riviera Country Club.

Friday's announcement follows the revelation in June that the SoFi Stadium, the futuristic $5 billion home of the NFL's Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, would host swimming while athletics, shifted to the second week of the Games, will be held at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum -- host of athletics in both the 1932 and 1984 Olympics.

"We're very proud to bring the Games to many of our vibrant and diverse communities," LA28 chief athlete officer Janet Evans said Friday as seven sports were announced for Long Beach and four placed at Dignity Health Sports Park in suburban Carson.

"The venues in these cities are world-class."

Long Beach will host open-water swimming and the triathlon at Alamitos Beach, along with sailing off Belmont Shore.

Rowing, as in the 1932 Games, and&nbsp;sprint canoeing were confirmed for the city's "marine stadium" at Lake Perris, some 100 kilometres to the east.

Water polo will join artistic swimming in a temporary pool at the Long Beach convention centre hub.

Riviera, tucked into the hills of Pacific Palisades northwest of downtown LA, was a natural choice to host golf.

It plays home to the PGA Tour's Genesis Open, now hosted by Tiger Woods, every year and has also staged the US Open and PGA Championship.

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The Los Angeles Convention Center -- next door to the downtown Crypto.com Arena where gymnastics will be held -- will get fencing, judo, table tennis, taekwondo and wrestling.

Weightlifting will be held at the nearby Peacock Theater while badminton will be at the University of Southern California's Galen Center.

The Carson Sports Center, where Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy is based, will host a variety of sports including tennis, rugby sevens, field hockey and track cycling at the velodrome that opened in 2004 and hosted the UCI track cycling world championships in 2005.

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Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have announced the venues for 19 more sports, including open water events to be held in Long Beach and golf at storied Riviera Country Club.

Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have announced the venues for 19 more sports, including open water events to be held in Long Beach and golf at storied Riviera Country Club. Friday's announcement follows the revelation in June that the SoFi Stadium, the futuristic $5 billion home of the NFL's Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, would host swimming while athletics, shifted to the second week of the Games, will be held at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum -- host of athletics in both the 1932 and 1984 Olympics. "We're very proud to bring the Games to many of our vibrant and diverse communities," LA28 chief athlete officer Janet Evans said Friday as seven sports were announced for Long Beach and four placed at Dignity Health Sports Park in suburban Carson. "The venues in these cities are world-class." Long Beach will host open-water swimming and the triathlon at Alamitos Beach, along with sailing off Belmont Shore. Rowing, as in the 1932 Games, and sprint canoeing were confirmed for the city's "marine stadium" at Lake Perris, some 100 kilometres to the east. Water polo will join artistic swimming in a temporary pool at the Long Beach convention centre hub. Riviera, tucked into the hills of Pacific Palisades northwest of downtown LA, was a natural choice to host golf. It plays home to the PGA Tour's Genesis Open, now hosted by Tiger Woods, every year and has also staged the US Open and PGA Championship. ALSO READ | ‘We are charged up and well prepared' - Dani Olmo on Spain’s buildup to Euro Final against England The Los Angeles Convention Center -- next door to the downtown Crypto.com Arena where gymnastics will be held -- will get fencing, judo, table tennis, taekwondo and wrestling. Weightlifting will be held at the nearby Peacock Theater while badminton will be at the University of Southern California's Galen Center. The Carson Sports Center, where Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy is based, will host a variety of sports including tennis, rugby sevens, field hockey and track cycling at the velodrome that opened in 2004 and hosted the UCI track cycling world championships in 2005. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Olympics: Los Angeles 2028 organisers announce 19 more sports venues

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is dreaming of an Olympic gold medal after confirmation on Monday that baseball will be included at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Harper, one of Major League Baseball's biggest stars who is currently battling for a place in the World Series, said the return of the sport to the Olympic stage was "really cool.''

The Phillies first baseman -- who turned 31 on Monday -- said he had learned about the news of the Olympic decision from his wife."My wife texted me 'Happy Birthday' with that," Harper said ahead of the Phillies' game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Harper, a two-time National League Most Valuable Player, said he hoped his age would not prevent him from playing in 2028. "I will be old at that point, so I don't know if they're going to want me to be on the team, but it's always a dream," Harper said.&nbsp;

"I think it's everybody's dream to be in the Olympics. Especially it coming here, being able to do that. "I would hope that Major League Baseball ... you talk about growing the game, and that's the way you grow it at the highest peak.&nbsp;

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"You let guys that are playing in the league take that break just like in the (National Hockey League) and see what happens. "I mean, I think it would be really cool. I think it would be a lot of fun. I don't know if they'll ever go for it, but I would love to put USA on my chest and represent it at the highest level."

Baseball was readmitted at an International Olympic Committee meeting in Mumbai earlier Monday, joining cricket, softball, flag football, squash and lacrosse as new sports for the 2028 Olympics.

Baseball has a long history as an Olympic sport, first played unofficially at the 1904 St. Louis games before making its bow as a demonstration sport at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. It returned as an official Olympic sport in Barcelona in 1992 before being dropped after the 2008 Beijing Olympics.&nbsp;

It was put back on the schedule at the Tokyo Olympics, where Japan took gold and USA took silver, but will not be included at the 2024 Paris Games

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Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is dreaming of an Olympic gold medal after confirmation on Monday that baseball will be included at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Harper, one of Major League Baseball's biggest stars who is currently battling for a place in the World Series, said the return of the sport to the Olympic stage was "really cool.'' The Phillies first baseman -- who turned 31 on Monday -- said he had learned about the news of the Olympic decision from his wife."My wife texted me 'Happy Birthday' with that," Harper said ahead of the Phillies' game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Harper, a two-time National League Most Valuable Player, said he hoped his age would not prevent him from playing in 2028. "I will be old at that point, so I don't know if they're going to want me to be on the team, but it's always a dream," Harper said. "I think it's everybody's dream to be in the Olympics. Especially it coming here, being able to do that. "I would hope that Major League Baseball ... you talk about growing the game, and that's the way you grow it at the highest peak. Also Read: Al-Hilal defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in Riyadh derby to remain to top "You let guys that are playing in the league take that break just like in the (National Hockey League) and see what happens. "I mean, I think it would be really cool. I think it would be a lot of fun. I don't know if they'll ever go for it, but I would love to put USA on my chest and represent it at the highest level." Baseball was readmitted at an International Olympic Committee meeting in Mumbai earlier Monday, joining cricket, softball, flag football, squash and lacrosse as new sports for the 2028 Olympics. Baseball has a long history as an Olympic sport, first played unofficially at the 1904 St. Louis games before making its bow as a demonstration sport at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. It returned as an official Olympic sport in Barcelona in 1992 before being dropped after the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It was put back on the schedule at the Tokyo Olympics, where Japan took gold and USA took silver, but will not be included at the 2024 Paris Games WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In a big development, T20 cricket has officially been added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics roster&nbsp;with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voting on Monday (Oct 16).&nbsp;The announcement comes amid the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup in India. The decision came&nbsp;at the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, the&nbsp;first such gathering in India&nbsp;since 1983.

Last week, IOC President Thomas Bach claimed&nbsp;that cricket's inclusion --&nbsp;and four other sports --&nbsp;was in line with the American sports culture. In addition, he feels&nbsp;it will&nbsp;facilitate the Olympic movement to engage with new athletes and fan communities in the US as well as at the global level.

Bach, during the media briefing post the two-day Executive Board meeting on Oct 13 (Friday), said, "We see growing popularity of cricket, particularly the T20 format. The World Cup (50 overs) is a huge success already."

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Bach further highlighted, "We will work with the ICC as we do in all sports. We are not working with different national franchises here, we are working with respective international federations and looking forward to receiving their ideas (as to) how to use this inclusion in the Olympic programme to make cricket even more popular across the globe."

Ever since T20s came into the picture, many had pitched the idea of having it included in the Olympics. It will now be fulfilled in the 2028 edition in Los Angeles.&nbsp;

It is to be noted that cricket returns to the Olympics for the first time since 1900. Back then, England defeated France in the final. Apart from the popular game,&nbsp;baseball-softball, lacrosse (sixes), squash and flag football are the five sports approved only for the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

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In a big development, T20 cricket has officially been added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics roster with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voting on Monday (Oct 16).

In a big development, T20 cricket has officially been added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics roster with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voting on Monday (Oct 16). The announcement comes amid the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup in India. The decision came at the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, the first such gathering in India since 1983. Last week, IOC President Thomas Bach claimed that cricket's inclusion -- and four other sports -- was in line with the American sports culture. In addition, he feels it will facilitate the Olympic movement to engage with new athletes and fan communities in the US as well as at the global level. Bach, during the media briefing post the two-day Executive Board meeting on Oct 13 (Friday), said, "We see growing popularity of cricket, particularly the T20 format. The World Cup (50 overs) is a huge success already." Also read: ODI World Cup: England register UNWANTED record after shocking loss vs Afghanistan Bach further highlighted, "We will work with the ICC as we do in all sports. We are not working with different national franchises here, we are working with respective international federations and looking forward to receiving their ideas (as to) how to use this inclusion in the Olympic programme to make cricket even more popular across the globe." Ever since T20s came into the picture, many had pitched the idea of having it included in the Olympics. It will now be fulfilled in the 2028 edition in Los Angeles. It is to be noted that cricket returns to the Olympics for the first time since 1900. Back then, England defeated France in the final. Apart from the popular game, baseball-softball, lacrosse (sixes), squash and flag football are the five sports approved only for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Official! T20 cricket included in roster for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after IOC voting

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved cricket’s return to the Olympics after President Thomas Bach announced it on Friday (Oct 13). The official word came during the IOC’s board meeting in Mumbai where the proposal was on the agenda. It was one of the five sports on the agenda as host organisers accepted the proposal to include cricket along with baseball/softball, flag football (non-contact American football), squash, and lacrosse. With this cricket I set to return to the Olympics after 128 years, having last been part of the games in Paris in 1900.

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Speaking after Friday’s meeting, President Bach was optimistic about the inclusion of the sport as the International Cricket Council (ICC) and other bodies pushed for its inclusion. While there is approval for cricket to be included in the LA 2028 Olympics, the sport will still need to be voted in by the IOC membership in a ballot due to be held on Monday before they are assured of a place at the 2028 Games.

Cricket was last included in the Olympics in 1900 when it was held in Paris with cricketing bodies formerly pushing for it to be included in the 2020 games. The shortest version of the game – the T20 (20 over per side) format was put on the proposal in the IOC meeting, where it has now got the green lights. The LA organisers also approved its inclusion paving the way for cricket to be part of the popular tournament.

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This will be a positive sign for the Indian Olympics as they will be one of the hot favourites to win a medal if it gets the final green light. India’s men’s and women’s teams recently won gold medals in the Asian Games, which are encouraging signs for the nation in the build-up to the games.

India has been building on their Olympics success in recent years having amassed a record tally of seven medals in the Tokyo Olympics including a gold medal for Neeraj Chopra in athletics. India also won six medals in the 2012 London Games, showing signs of great development in the Olympics.

Cricket’s inclusion could see India build on the recent success, especially in the gold medals tally. India gave won 10 gold medals in the Olympics with eight of those coming in hockey.

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved cricket’s return to the Olympics after President Thomas Bach announced it on Friday (Oct 13). The official word came during the IOC’s board meeting in Mumbai where the proposal was on the agenda.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved cricket’s return to the Olympics after President Thomas Bach announced it on Friday (Oct 13). The official word came during the IOC’s board meeting in Mumbai where the proposal was on the agenda. It was one of the five sports on the agenda as host organisers accepted the proposal to include cricket along with baseball/softball, flag football (non-contact American football), squash, and lacrosse. With this cricket I set to return to the Olympics after 128 years, having last been part of the games in Paris in 1900. CRICKET CONFIRMED FOR 2028 OLYMPICS....!!! IOC has accepted the inclusion of Cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. pic.twitter.com/3dGl8PNwtY — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 13, 2023 × Cricket in Olympics Speaking after Friday’s meeting, President Bach was optimistic about the inclusion of the sport as the International Cricket Council (ICC) and other bodies pushed for its inclusion. While there is approval for cricket to be included in the LA 2028 Olympics, the sport will still need to be voted in by the IOC membership in a ballot due to be held on Monday before they are assured of a place at the 2028 Games. Cricket was last included in the Olympics in 1900 when it was held in Paris with cricketing bodies formerly pushing for it to be included in the 2020 games. The shortest version of the game – the T20 (20 over per side) format was put on the proposal in the IOC meeting, where it has now got the green lights. The LA organisers also approved its inclusion paving the way for cricket to be part of the popular tournament. ALSO READ | India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: Match preview and result prediction This will be a positive sign for the Indian Olympics as they will be one of the hot favourites to win a medal if it gets the final green light. India’s men’s and women’s teams recently won gold medals in the Asian Games, which are encouraging signs for the nation in the build-up to the games. India has been building on their Olympics success in recent years having amassed a record tally of seven medals in the Tokyo Olympics including a gold medal for Neeraj Chopra in athletics. India also won six medals in the 2012 London Games, showing signs of great development in the Olympics. Cricket’s inclusion could see India build on the recent success, especially in the gold medals tally. India gave won 10 gold medals in the Olympics with eight of those coming in hockey. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Official: IOC approves cricket for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, set to return after 128 years

After an absence of 128 years, cricket is set to return to the Olympics. According to a Guardian report, cricket has been included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics - marking a tectonic shift in the history of the sport.

After an absence of 128 years, cricket is set to return to the Olympics. According to a Guardian report, cricket has been included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics - marking a tectonic shift in the history of the sport. Apart from cricket, other sports such as flag football, baseball and softball have also found space in the quadrennial event. The LA organising committee, responsible for choosing the sporting disciplines, is expected to go public with the decision in the next 24 hours before making it official at the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session scheduled to take place in Mumbai on Sunday. "LA28's proposed sports ignite the imagination on the field of play and drive culture off it. They're relevant, innovative and community-based, played in backyards, schoolyards, community centres, stadiums and parks across the US and the globe," said Casey Wasserman, LA28's chairperson, in a media release on Monday (Oct 9). This will be the first time since the Paris Olympics in 1900 that cricket will find space in the Olympics. At the time, the match was played between Great Britain, represented by Devon and Somerset Wanderers, and France, with the former registering a 185-run victory in a 12-a-side match. The choice of format will be T20 and both men's and women's tournaments will open up in the city. Although the qualification system is not clear yet, a previous report claimed that the top five ranked teams will make the cut for the tournament. Also read | Saudi Arabia takes formal step to host 2034 World Cup, submits letter of intent to FIFA ICC stops with the gatekeeping The inclusion of cricket in the mega-event suggests that ICC - the governing body of cricket globally, had finally evolved to expand the game. For years, ICC had been accused of gatekeeping the sport despite its immense popularity across the globe. Moreover, it points to the growing appetite of the IOC to tap the Indian market and its huge financial prowess. Cricket is incredibly popular in India as well as the subcontinent and the Indian Premier League (IPL) often rivals other sporting events. Currently, the Olympic broadcast rights in India for individual sports are reported to be worth just $20 million. However, with the inclusion of cricket, and a number of guaranteed matches of India, the figure could easily rise to $183 million, a report claimed. The inclusion of cricket comes in the background of Major League Cricket being introduced in the USA, earlier this year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Cricket set to be included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Cricket’s fate of being included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will soon be decided, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will take a final call on October 15 – a day after the marquee India-Pakistan clash at the World Cup 2023.

More than 100 IOC members will vote in Mumbai to include new sports in LA28&nbsp;Summer Games.

Of the nine sports vying for a place in the LA28 sports programme, cricket is said to be leading the race, given the surge in the American market with investors putting money into the Major League.

Per the latest reports, sources close to the information believe the IOC wishes to cash in on this opportunity and bring cricket back to the Olympic scene for the first time since 1900. The Indian Express reported the picture would get clearer this week during IOC’s all-important Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, on September 8.

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The board, headed by IOC President Thomas Bach, will address discussions around the sports programme, which will then get ratified during the IOC meeting in Mumbai. Other than cricket, other sports fighting for a place in LA28 Summer Games are flag football, karate, kickboxing, baseball-softball, lacrosse, break dancing, squash and motorsport.

Meanwhile, Michael Payne - IOC’s former marketing and broadcast rights director, feels from the fans and even the business'&nbsp;perspective, the addition of cricket will help increase engagement and attract fans from all across. He added cricket’s boom in the USA lately, and also considering&nbsp;Brisbane – the host of the 2032 Summer Games, holds a lot of interest, which will play a part in influencing decision makers to bring this game on board.

“In 2032, the Games are in Brisbane, Australia… there will be a local interest in cricket… And also from a business perspective, cricket is booming in America. The Los Angeles (organising) committee is headed by a gentleman called Casey Wasserman, who is a very astute business leader and owns one of the world’s largest sports media groups. He could see the potential in cricket,” Payne said, as quoted by The Indian Express.

<h2>IOC to woo Indian-sub-continent cricket-crazy market</h2>

Payne also revealed the IOC is looking to woo the South Asian cricket-crazy market.&nbsp;

Per reports, the Indian broadcaster - Viacom 18 recently bagged the digital and TV rights of India’s international home matches for the next five years and has paid approximately $31 million to pocket the rights to broadcast the Olympics, including the Paris Games.

“If you look at all the regions around the world, the one area where frankly the Olympic Games is not nearly as strong as elsewhere in the subcontinent, you know, India, Pakistan. And if you were to bring cricket onto the Olympic programme, it would have a major impact,” Payne added.

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Cricket’s fate of being included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will soon be decided, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will take a final call on October 15 – a day after the marquee India-Pakistan clash at the World Cup 2023.

Cricket’s fate of being included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will soon be decided, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will take a final call on October 15 – a day after the marquee India-Pakistan clash at the World Cup 2023. More than 100 IOC members will vote in Mumbai to include new sports in LA28 Summer Games. Of the nine sports vying for a place in the LA28 sports programme, cricket is said to be leading the race, given the surge in the American market with investors putting money into the Major League. Per the latest reports, sources close to the information believe the IOC wishes to cash in on this opportunity and bring cricket back to the Olympic scene for the first time since 1900. The Indian Express reported the picture would get clearer this week during IOC’s all-important Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, on September 8. ALSO READ: Two assists from Lionel Messi inspires Inter Miami to beat MLS champions LAFC 3-1 The board, headed by IOC President Thomas Bach, will address discussions around the sports programme, which will then get ratified during the IOC meeting in Mumbai. Other than cricket, other sports fighting for a place in LA28 Summer Games are flag football, karate, kickboxing, baseball-softball, lacrosse, break dancing, squash and motorsport. Meanwhile, Michael Payne - IOC’s former marketing and broadcast rights director, feels from the fans and even the business' perspective, the addition of cricket will help increase engagement and attract fans from all across. He added cricket’s boom in the USA lately, and also considering Brisbane – the host of the 2032 Summer Games, holds a lot of interest, which will play a part in influencing decision makers to bring this game on board. “In 2032, the Games are in Brisbane, Australia… there will be a local interest in cricket… And also from a business perspective, cricket is booming in America. The Los Angeles (organising) committee is headed by a gentleman called Casey Wasserman, who is a very astute business leader and owns one of the world’s largest sports media groups. He could see the potential in cricket,” Payne said, as quoted by The Indian Express. IOC to woo Indian-sub-continent cricket-crazy market Payne also revealed the IOC is looking to woo the South Asian cricket-crazy market. Per reports, the Indian broadcaster - Viacom 18 recently bagged the digital and TV rights of India’s international home matches for the next five years and has paid approximately $31 million to pocket the rights to broadcast the Olympics, including the Paris Games. “If you look at all the regions around the world, the one area where frankly the Olympic Games is not nearly as strong as elsewhere in the subcontinent, you know, India, Pakistan. And if you were to bring cricket onto the Olympic programme, it would have a major impact,” Payne added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Cricket leads race to be part of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, IOC to take final call on October 15 – Reports

The ICC is not losing hope of cricket being among "additional sports" to be played at the 2028 Los Angeles Games after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) started the process of identifying the core sports for the grand sporting spectacle.

The IOC on Thursday named 28 sports in the "initial programme" for the 2028 Olympics with skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing finding places in them. Boxing, weightlifting and modern pentathlon were excluded and the respective international federations have been given time until 2023 to meet certain criteria to secure their spot at the 2028 Games.

The list would be put to vote in the IOC Session in Beijing in February next year for approval, which is likely to be a formality. 
Host City Los Angeles can also propose additional sports in 2023 to be included in the 2028 Games and the ICC is hoping that cricket is among sports to get the nod of the IOC.

Baseball, softball and a version of American football could be in the running to bid for additional sports in 2028 Olympics.

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"The process to pick additional sports by the host city starts next year (2023) and we are hoping cricket to be a part of that," an ICC Board member, who is privy to the process, told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

"We know it will be tough (for cricket to be included as an additional sport). There are no guarantees and we are up against some other great sports to try and get a spot in the 2028 LA Games."

In August, the ICC had expressed its intention to bid for cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which also had the backing from the world's richest board BCCI.

The ICC has also formed an Olympic Working Group which will work on making the game part of the Olympics starting from 2028.

Our sport is united behind this bid, and we see the Olympics as a part of cricket's long-term future. We have more than a billion fans globally and almost 90 percent of them want to see cricket at the Olympics," ICC chairman Greg Barclay had said then.

In 2024, the IOC will decide on the additional sports proposed by the LA Games organisers. Following Tokyo and Paris (2024), Los Angeles Olympics will be third host which will propose additional sports in its programme.

Six new sports -- baseball, softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing -- featured at the Tokyo Olympics as additional sports. Surfing and break-dancing will be among additional sports in the 2024 Paris Games.

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Host cities were allowed to proposed additional sports as part of he IOC's Agenda 2020? reforms with an aim to help host countries' most played sports gain exposure via the Olympics.

Till 2016, there was a cap of 28 sports in Olympic programme but it was dropped by the IOC in a 2014 decision. Now, each summer Olympics will be restricted to 10,500 athletes and 310 events.

The IOC has a list of main sports which were almost always present at the Olympics.&nbsp;

The ICC is not losing hope of cricket being among "additional sports" to be played at the 2028 Los Angeles Games after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) started the process of identifying the core sports for the grand sporting spectacle.

The ICC is not losing hope of cricket being among "additional sports" to be played at the 2028 Los Angeles Games after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) started the process of identifying the core sports for the grand sporting spectacle. The IOC on Thursday named 28 sports in the "initial programme" for the 2028 Olympics with skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing finding places in them. Boxing, weightlifting and modern pentathlon were excluded and the respective international federations have been given time until 2023 to meet certain criteria to secure their spot at the 2028 Games. The list would be put to vote in the IOC Session in Beijing in February next year for approval, which is likely to be a formality. Host City Los Angeles can also propose additional sports in 2023 to be included in the 2028 Games and the ICC is hoping that cricket is among sports to get the nod of the IOC. Baseball, softball and a version of American football could be in the running to bid for additional sports in 2028 Olympics. ALSO READ: Senior Japanese officials to skip Beijing Winter Olympics in a diplomatic boycott - Report "The process to pick additional sports by the host city starts next year (2023) and we are hoping cricket to be a part of that," an ICC Board member, who is privy to the process, told PTI on conditions of anonymity. "We know it will be tough (for cricket to be included as an additional sport). There are no guarantees and we are up against some other great sports to try and get a spot in the 2028 LA Games." In August, the ICC had expressed its intention to bid for cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which also had the backing from the world's richest board BCCI. The ICC has also formed an Olympic Working Group which will work on making the game part of the Olympics starting from 2028. Our sport is united behind this bid, and we see the Olympics as a part of cricket's long-term future. We have more than a billion fans globally and almost 90 percent of them want to see cricket at the Olympics," ICC chairman Greg Barclay had said then. In 2024, the IOC will decide on the additional sports proposed by the LA Games organisers. Following Tokyo and Paris (2024), Los Angeles Olympics will be third host which will propose additional sports in its programme. Six new sports -- baseball, softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing -- featured at the Tokyo Olympics as additional sports. Surfing and break-dancing will be among additional sports in the 2024 Paris Games. ALSO READ: Winter Olympics: China warns Australia, UK, US for diplomatic boycott, says 'will pay price for wrong acts' Host cities were allowed to proposed additional sports as part of he IOC's Agenda 2020? reforms with an aim to help host countries' most played sports gain exposure via the Olympics. Till 2016, there was a cap of 28 sports in Olympic programme but it was dropped by the IOC in a 2014 decision. Now, each summer Olympics will be restricted to 10,500 athletes and 310 events. The IOC has a list of main sports which were almost always present at the Olympics.

ICC hopeful of cricket featuring in 2028 Olympics as 'additional sport' after IOC starts identifying process

The BCCI Apex Council has decided to field both men’s and women’s teams at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics if the sport is included in the Games. The Indian women’s cricket team will also participate in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.<o:p></o:p>

The Apex Council, after meeting virtually on Friday, further decided that the women’s team led by Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur will also fly to Australia at the end of 2021 followed by the New Zealand tour which will precede the Women ODI World Cup.<o:p></o:p>

"The women's team will be playing in the Birmingham CWG. If finally, cricket is a part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, then both men and women's team will take part. This has been decided in principle," a senior BCCI functionary privy to developments of the day told PTI on conditions of anonymity.<o:p></o:p>

A camp is also set to take place before the three-team Women’s T20 Challenge and after the exhibition event, the squad will fly to England for its full-fledged tour.

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"The girls will play a full series in England. Once they come back, West Indies or Proteas women will again come for bilateral series.<o:p></o:p>

Once that's over, the team will be travelling to Australia for a white ball series and then will play another series in New Zealand. The New Zealand bilateral (or tri-nation series) will be a pre-cursor to the ODI World Cup," he said.<o:p></o:p>

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However, no concrete decision could be taken on domestic cricket in India given the situation surrounding COVID-19 in the country. <o:p></o:p>

"Obviously, we plan to hold the Ranji Trophy and all the tournaments in order but you can't escape the situation. The compensation package will also be worked out as it has been approved by the general body in January."<o:p></o:p>

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The BCCI Apex Council has decided to field both men’s and women’s teams at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics if the sport is included in the Games. The Indian women’s cricket team will also participate in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The BCCI Apex Council has decided to field both men’s and women’s teams at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics if the sport is included in the Games. The Indian women’s cricket team will also participate in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The Apex Council, after meeting virtually on Friday, further decided that the women’s team led by Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur will also fly to Australia at the end of 2021 followed by the New Zealand tour which will precede the Women ODI World Cup. "The women's team will be playing in the Birmingham CWG. If finally, cricket is a part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, then both men and women's team will take part. This has been decided in principle," a senior BCCI functionary privy to developments of the day told PTI on conditions of anonymity. A camp is also set to take place before the three-team Women’s T20 Challenge and after the exhibition event, the squad will fly to England for its full-fledged tour. ALSO READ: Biden backs Japan PM on holding 'safe and secure' Olympic Games "The girls will play a full series in England. Once they come back, West Indies or Proteas women will again come for bilateral series. Once that's over, the team will be travelling to Australia for a white ball series and then will play another series in New Zealand. The New Zealand bilateral (or tri-nation series) will be a pre-cursor to the ODI World Cup," he said. ALSO READ: AB de Villiers to return to international cricket? Mark Boucher says talks 'still very much open' However, no concrete decision could be taken on domestic cricket in India given the situation surrounding COVID-19 in the country. "Obviously, we plan to hold the Ranji Trophy and all the tournaments in order but you can't escape the situation. The compensation package will also be worked out as it has been approved by the general body in January." (With PTI inputs) ×

BCCI to field teams for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, women's team to play in 2022 CWG