Cricket included in Olympics: IOC recommends Squash and Cricket in 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee formally really helpful the inclusion of cricket and squash within the 2028 Olympic Games to be performed in Los Angles, United States of America. The official phrase on its inclusion shall be introduced on Monday.

Cricket’s solely earlier look on the Olympics was in Paris in 1900, as one in all solely 18 sports activities.

Great Britain beat France within the ultimate, the one match after the Netherlands and Belgium withdrew.

Each aspect had 12 gamers as an alternative of 11, and the matches have been performed over two days.

Great Britain was represented by the Devon and Somerset Wanderers, whereas the French staff was made up largely of British residents residing in Paris.

Both sports activities have been really helpful by the LA Organising Committee, which was lastly accepted by the apex Olympic physique throughout its govt assembly, chaired by IOC president Thomas Bach.

The LA Organising Committee had proposed 5 disciplines for inclusion within the 2028 Olympics: softball, flag soccer, lacrosse, cricket, and squash.