Cricket will officially be included in the Olympics in Los Angeles, according to the International Olympic Committee.

The request to add cricket in the 2028 Olympics Games, to be held in Los Angeles, was officially approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, October 16. The motion was approved during a vote session at the 141st IOC meeting held at Mumbai’s cutting-edge Jio World Convention Centre. Notably, two IOC members voted against cricket, and one member didn’t participate in the vote.

The Los Angeles Games in 2028 may contain five brand-new competitions. However, in addition to cricket, LA28 will also include baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash.

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Two IOC members opposed it and one abstained from voting

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Mumbai during its voting session to include five new games including… pic.twitter.com/btfcU0tIkN

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According to IOC President Thomas Bach, cricket has become increasingly popular, particularly in the Twenty 20 style. He also brought up the ICC Cricket World Cup, claiming it has already been a success.

“Cricket is becoming more and more popular, especially the T20 format. Already a big success, the World Cup (50 overs),” Bach declared following the Executive Board meeting.

Cricket’s inclusion will increase Olympics Movement engagement:  Nita Ambani

After the IOC members decided to include cricket, a sport that is adored all over the world, IOC Member Nita Ambani voiced his happiness. She continued by saying that the addition of cricket will increase cricket’s global popularity as well as create deeper participation for the Olympic Movement in newer geographical locations.

#WATCH | On the inclusion of Cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games, IOC Member Nita Ambani says, ” I am delighted that IOC members have voted to include Cricket as an Olympic Sport in the LA Summer Olympics 2028! Cricket is one of the most loved sports globally,… pic.twitter.com/nl8iMDH9Yi

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“I am overjoyed that the IOC members decided to make cricket an Olympic sport for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles! One of the most adored and second-most-watched sports in the world is cricket. Cricket is more than simply a sport to the 1.4 billion Indians; it’s a religion! I’m therefore thrilled that this landmark resolution was approved during the 141st IOC Session, which is taking place right here in our nation’s capital of Mumbai. Cricket’s presence in the Olympics will increase interest in the Olympic Movement in newer geographical areas. Nita said in her video message that this also helps to increase cricket’s expanding international popularity.