Cricket Will Not be Included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Disappointing news for cricket fans.

Cricket has been played only once in the Olympics – In the 1900 Paris Olympic Games, with Great Britain and hosts France as the only participants.

Cricket Will Not be Included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Last year in August, the IOC (International Olympics Committee) shortlisted Cricket for a review along with eight other sports – baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse, break dancing, karate, kickboxing, squash, and motorsport.

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However, IOC has now confirmed that they are not considering Cricket for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and has conveyed the same to ICC. ICC will now be making a fresh pitch for the 2023 Brisbane Olympics.

The IOC, in February 2022, said that a total of 28 sporting events will be part of the 2028 Olympics and also added that the ‘potential new sports’ will be considered with a focus on youth.

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