- India,
- 10-Apr-2025 03:36 PM IST
Olympics 2028: The discussion of including cricket in the Olympics was going on for many years, and now this dream has become a reality. Taking a historic decision in the 141st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held in Mumbai, cricket has been officially included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This decision is not just the return of a sport, but a proud moment for millions of cricket lovers around the world, who were waiting for this day for 128 years.Cricket returns after 128 yearsCricket was last played in the Olympics in Paris in the year 1900, when only two teams - Great Britain and France - competed. After this the game disappeared from the Olympics. But now it is making a comeback in 2028, and this time it is set to be introduced at the global level.
There will be competition in T20 formatThe IOC has approved the inclusion of 6-6 teams in both men's and women's categories in the Los Angeles Olympics. These matches will be played in T20 format, which is in line with today's fast-paced cricket world and has the ability to keep the audience engaged.The quota of 90-90 athletes for each category has also been approved, meaning every team will be able to announce its 15-member squad. This step will not only make the game more popular among the audience, but will also infuse new energy into the format of the Olympics.Discussion on qualification process still going onAt present, the qualification criteria for the Olympics have not been finalized. But according to sources, the host country America is likely to get direct entry. The remaining 5 teams can be selected on the basis of ICC rankings. A special cut-off date can be fixed for this, according to which the teams in the top-5 at that time will get the ticket to the Olympics.Olympics 2028: Now even more specialWith the return of cricket, Los Angeles Olympics 2028 has become more grand and famous than ever. The event will feature a total of 351 medal events, up from 329 events at the Paris Olympics 2024. This makes it clear that the format of the Olympic Games is constantly evolving and including sports whose global popularity is growing rapidly.
There will be competition in T20 formatThe IOC has approved the inclusion of 6-6 teams in both men's and women's categories in the Los Angeles Olympics. These matches will be played in T20 format, which is in line with today's fast-paced cricket world and has the ability to keep the audience engaged.The quota of 90-90 athletes for each category has also been approved, meaning every team will be able to announce its 15-member squad. This step will not only make the game more popular among the audience, but will also infuse new energy into the format of the Olympics.Discussion on qualification process still going onAt present, the qualification criteria for the Olympics have not been finalized. But according to sources, the host country America is likely to get direct entry. The remaining 5 teams can be selected on the basis of ICC rankings. A special cut-off date can be fixed for this, according to which the teams in the top-5 at that time will get the ticket to the Olympics.Olympics 2028: Now even more specialWith the return of cricket, Los Angeles Olympics 2028 has become more grand and famous than ever. The event will feature a total of 351 medal events, up from 329 events at the Paris Olympics 2024. This makes it clear that the format of the Olympic Games is constantly evolving and including sports whose global popularity is growing rapidly.