Finally, it’s official! Cricket will return to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
Congratulation cricket lovers
Just because Cricket sport is now officially a part of LA28, marking the sport’s return to the Olympic Games stage after 128 years.
Cricket was a part of the 1900 Olympics in Paris with only two teams - one from Great Britain and one from France - competing for medals. Since then, however, the sport, despite its immense popularity worldwide, has not been featured in the Olympic program.
Alongside baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, and squash, cricket was one of the five additional sports proposed by the LA28 Organising Committee for inclusion at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Cricket’s entry to LA28 was formalized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at Monday's 141st IOC Session in Mumbai.
In India, where cricket is considered a religion, the sport’s return to the Olympic fold after over a century-long hiatus was heartily welcomed. Everyone lauded the IOC decision, from fans and celebrated athletes to Bollywood superstars.
“It's great tidings for India as we have a great cricket team and some superb up-and-coming players with a lot of potential,” Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra said. “This will also benefit cricket as an entry into the Olympics will only further its worldwide appeal.
“The sport’s inclusion at LA28 will be an opportunity for cricket to extend its global footprint and encourage more countries to take up the sport seriously,” Chopra added.
Sachin Tendulkar Said- After a wait of more than a century, our beloved sport is back on the Olympic stage at
@LA28. This marks the dawn of a new era for cricket as it will be a golden opportunity to foster inclusivity and showcase new talent from emerging cricketing nations. A start of something truly special! ✨