Efforts have intensified to include cricket in the Olympics. It is being said that cricket can get a place in the 2028 Olympics to be held in Los Angeles. After 2028, the Olympic Games will be held in Brisbane, Australia in 2032. Cricket Australia is planning to include the sport in Brisbane if cricket is not included in Los Angeles.
According to a report in ESPN Cricinfo, Cricket Australia has revealed its plans for the Brisbane Olympic Games. He will do his best to keep cricket in the Olympics. Actually, the rule is that the city hosting the Olympic Games can add any new sport. However, it has to get approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Cricket in Review Sports:
Before Brisbane, cricket can get a place in the Olympics to be held in Los Angeles in 2028. Cricket has been included in the review sports by the International Olympic Committee. This sport may appear in the Olympics after 128 years. The last time cricket was played was in the Paris Olympics in 1900. Then only the teams of Britain and host France played.
ICC gave a presentation last week:
The organizing committee of the Los Angeles Olympics and the International Olympic Committee last week called the International Cricket Council (ICC) to make their presentation. Cricket has been included in the review games after the presentation by the ICC. He also has eight other games with him. Baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse, break dancing, karate, kick-boxing, squash and motorsport have also found a place.
Next session of IOC to be held in Mumbai:
The decision to include cricket in the Olympics may be taken in Mumbai next year. Mumbai will host the IOC session from May 30 to June 1, 2023. The IOC said earlier this year that 28 sports would be included in Los Angeles. Some sports can be kept keeping in mind the youth.
Cricket has to meet many criteria:
In order to be included in the Olympics, sports have to meet certain criteria. The biggest thing in this is low cost and complexity. Apart from this, the health of the players, global appeal, interest of the host country, gender equality, youth relevance and long-term sustainability are also looked at.
Cricket is being praised in Commonwealth Games:
Women’s cricket has been included in the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. A large number of spectators are being seen during the matches. The ICC is excited by this. Not only women, but men’s team will also have to participate in the Olympics.
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