Which sports are vying for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics?

Cricket is among nine sports vying for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

When will the final decision for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics be made?

The final decision will be made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in October.

Where will the 2028 Olympics be held?

The 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles.

Who will make the final decision for the inclusion of sports in the 2028 Olympics?

The final decision will be made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Is cricket being considered for the 2028 Olympics?

Yes, cricket is among the sports being considered for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.

Cricket Making Its Olympic Push for LA 2028 Games

Cricket could soon begin a new innings of its own. It is among nine sports vying for a spot at the 2028 Olympics and is emerging as a front runner as the International Olympic Committee looks to tap into its die-hard fan base.

The decision will be made on October 15-16, just after the World Cup marquee clash between India and Pakistan, when more than 100 IOC members vote in Mumbai to include new sports in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Cricket balls and bat indicating the sports Olympic aspiration

The likelihood will be clear this week itself as the IOC's all-powerful Executive Board is due to meet in Lausanne, Switzerland on September 8. The Board will take a call on the sports programme for the LA Olympics.

Sports Contending for inclusion in Olympics

The other sports fighting for a place in the Olympics are flag football, karate, kickboxing, baseball-softball, lacrosse, breakdancing, squash and motorsport.

A Defining Date for Cricket's Olympic Return

September 8 could be a determining date for Cricket's return to the Olympics after more than a century. LA 2028 organizing committee will have an option to propose the inclusion of the sport on that date.

The IOC President Thomas Bach added that the only format that makes sense for the Olympics is T20. "Now, of course, the T-20 format was necessary with the traditional format, we could not have accommodated cricket in the Olympic program."

If Cricket is included in the 2028 Olympics, it will open a new chapter in its history. It also has the potential to introduce this popular game to new audiences and give it a global recognition in the eyes of millions watching the Olympics.

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