Delhi: There is a big good news for cricket fans. Cricket is returning to the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. Cricket will be included in the Olympics after almost 128 years. Earlier this game was played in the 1900 Paris Olympics, where Great Britain defeated France and won the gold medal.
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Jai Shah held an important meeting
ICC President Jay Shah met Cindy Hook, CEO of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He wrote on his social media account X, “It is a very exciting time for cricket’s participation in the Olympic Movement. “An important meeting took place today in Brisbane, Australia with the @Brisbane_2032 Organizing Committee.”
The decision to include cricket in the 2028 Olympics was taken at the 141st International Olympic Committee session held in Mumbai in October last year. The format of this competition will be T20, which is a fast and popular playing style. With this, viewers from all over the world will connect with this game.
Had success in Asian Games
Cricket is returning to the Olympics after its successful performance in the Asian Games. Last year, cricket was included in the Hangzhou Asian Games for the first time since 2014. T20 tournaments were organized there for both men’s and women’s teams. India won gold medals in both categories. In the men’s team, Afghanistan won silver and Bangladesh won the bronze medal, while in the women’s team, Sri Lanka won silver and Bangladesh won the bronze medal.
The return of cricket in the 2028 Olympics is a big step for the sport. This will not only give the sport a new platform at the international level, but will also increase its popularity. Excitement and preparations for this occasion have already started.
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