Cricket confirmed as one of five new Olympic sports for 2028 Los Angeles Games
The International Olympic Committee have confirmed cricket will be one of five new sports at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
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Squash stronghold Egypt celebrates sport's inclusion in 2028 Games
Squash stronghold Egypt celebrated on Monday the sport's inclusion into the programme for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, raising hopes of winning some gold medals but the head of the country's federation warned against excessive optimism.
T20 World Cup, MLC Played Pivotal Role In Cricket's Inclusion In Olympics: LA Sports Director
The US and West Indies jointly hosting the next T20 World Cup along with the success of the first edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) played a pivotal role in cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said Niccolo Campriani, LA28 Sports Director on Monday. Cricket (men's and women's T20Is) returned to the Olympic Games after a long gap of 123 years since its maiden appearance in 1900, with lacrosse (sixes), baseball/softball, flag football and squash being approved as the additional sports for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. The voting in favour of these games took place on Monday during the second day's proceedings of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) 141st Session.
"Will Open New Frontiers For The Sport": BCCI Lauds Cricket's Inclusion In 2028 Olympics
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has expressed his happiness at the inclusion of cricket in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, saying that the Board has been a staunch supporter of International Cricket Council's efforts to get the sport to Olympics and the move will open new frontiers for the game. Cricket will be a part of the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 and will make its return after 128 years to the multi-sport extravaganza, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Monday. "The BCCI has been a staunch supporter of the ICC's efforts to include cricket as an Olympic sport. We are thrilled to witness this momentous occasion, which marks a significant milestone for the sport. Our active participation has been instrumental in promoting the case for cricket's inclusion in the Olympics. This initiative aligns with the idea of India hosting the 2036 Olympics, as envisioned by our Prime Minister (Narendra Modi)," Jay Shah said in a statement.
Flag football scores approval for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
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How squash became an Olympic sport - and why it's good news for Egypt's medal hopes
After decades of fruitless campaigns, multiple rejections and false hope – squash is finally an Olympic sport.
Squash's Inclusion In Olympics Forces Saurav Ghosal To Rethink His Future Plans
There was not a chance in hell that India's finest squash player Saurav Ghosal would continue playing the game in his 40s but the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics after decades of wait has forced the 37-year-old to rethink about his future plans. In a testament to his remarkable longevity, Ghosal has managed to stay at the top of his game for the major part of his professional career that began as a teenager way back in 2003. The world number 18 has got a bagful of medals over the six Asian Games that he has been part of and last year became the first Indian to win a singles medal in the highly-competitive Commonwealth Games. However, all those laurels came his way amid the disappointment of squash being ignored for Olympics, edition after edition, over the past 20 years. Monday's announcement provided a sense of relief and ecstacy for Ghosal and his generation which grew up dreaming about a medal at the Summer Games.
Cricket, lacrosse to officially return to Olympics after century-long break
Cricket and lacrosse are Olympic sports again. Flag football gets in for the first time.