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Cricket in Olympics (source: Twitter)
After successful events in the Asian Games 2022 and Commonwealth Games 2022, the International Olympic Committee is likely to admit cricket into the Los Angeles Olympics. In 2028, cricket might make a comeback in the biggest sporting event after 128 years. The sport was last played at the 1900 Paris Olympics.
On Friday, the IOC accepted the proposal to include T20 cricket in the biggest event. The decision was taken in Mumbai at an executive board meeting of the IOC. In the next move, the IOC will vote over the proposal on October 14β16. If the mandate comes in favour of the game, it will be included in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Speaking about it IOC Chief Thomas Bach said that all five proposals for different games have been accepted, and the decision will be taken after voting. "These proposals have been accepted as a package by the IOC executive board, taking into consideration that these proposals and these sports are fully in line with the sports culture of our host in '28, with the American sports culture," Bach said. "All these proposals will now go to the IOC session here in Mumbai for a vote.
"These sports will showcase iconic American sports to the world while at the same time bringing international sports to the United States. The inclusion will, on the other hand, allow the Olympics to engage with new athletes and fan communities in the US and globally", he further added.
Six teams will participate in the proposed Cricket Olympics
According to the news reports, the Apex Cricket Council proposed to organise a six-team men's and women's tournament for the prestigious event. The top six T20I-ranked teams will make it to the Olympics and will play for gold. It's worth noting that even if cricket makes a comeback in 2028, the IOC will review its continuation for future events until it gains worldwide interest.
Meanwhile, it's worth noting that India is also looking to host the Olympics. The current government is reportedly working with the Sports Ministry to bid for the 2036 Olympics. The 2032 event will take place in Brisbane, Australia. If India manages to get the organisation of the biggest multi-sport event, it will surely enhance Cricket's chances in the event.
Here is how fans react to Cricket's possible inclusion in the Olympics 2028:
Accha hai idhar BCCI ka involvement nahi hai wrna los angeles m alg se ind v pak pe ceremony krwata
β Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) October 13, 2023
Jay Shah be like: pic.twitter.com/pJnzZQLmML
β Johns (@JohnyBravo183) October 13, 2023
Scenes from 2028 Olympics medal ceremony π₯ pic.twitter.com/ER1DRt4cO0
β Johns (@JohnyBravo183) October 13, 2023
Cricket in Olympics: pic.twitter.com/2lq5GieIh6
β Chatur (Not an Idiot) (@mpbsvs) October 13, 2023
Itβs all happening in Rohit Sharmaβs era
β Useer45 (@140of113) October 13, 2023
We Are Coming for the Gold π₯ pic.twitter.com/chLxp3jSJ1
β TEJASH π© (@LoyleRohitFan) October 13, 2023
Cricket ab Olympics mein bhi ,,,,
β Md Zishan Alam (@izishan7) October 13, 2023
What a moment ,,, proud moment for Cricket fan's β¨β€οΈ pic.twitter.com/363y0GnYgk
Cricket is back in the Olympics. This is a historic moment for the sport and its players. Cricket deserves to be in the Olympics, as it is a game of skill, strategy, and passion. I am looking forward to seeing how cricket will shine in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics ποΈ
β Saad Abdullah Khokhar (@Chintu04782449) October 13, 2023
One more Gold for Ruturaj gaikwad loadingπ₯π₯
β msd_stan (@bdrijalab) October 13, 2023
Virat rohit to honge hi nhi π₯Ήπ₯Ή
β Introvert //ππ»ββοΈ (@introvert_hu_ji) October 13, 2023
chalo ab knock outs me haarne ka dar to nahi rahega, 3 medals to win π
β Dr. Maulik Modi (@iamthemaulik) October 13, 2023
Face of 2028 Olympics pic.twitter.com/rVVvVokh8d
β Aryan (@OxygenKohli18) October 13, 2023
Good news for cricket lovers ππ
β Bolo Yaarrrr (@ShaRo45264) October 13, 2023