'Boost to growing international popularity': Nita Ambani delighted with cricket's inclusion in Olympics 2028
1 year, 2 months ago

'Boost to growing international popularity': Nita Ambani delighted with cricket's inclusion in Olympics 2028

India TV News  

Cricket is one of the five sports to be officially included in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. IOC member Nita Ambani was also one of the members to vote in favour of cricket's inclusion and she is delighted with the same. The first Indian woman to become an IOC member, Nita Ambani noted that cricket is one of most loved sports globally and also highlighted the massive following in India as well. "As an IOC member, a proud Indian, and an ardent cricket fan, I am delighted that IOC members have voted to include Cricket as an Olympic Sport in the LA Summer Olympics 2028! Nita Ambani also reckoned that the inclusion of cricket as an Olympic sport will also help the games create deeper engagement while adding that the sport will also get benefited in terms of its growing popularity across the world.

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Cricket at LA 2028 Olympics could be held outside Los Angeles
1 month, 1 week ago

Cricket at LA 2028 Olympics could be held outside Los Angeles

The Hindu  

Cricket might be forced to make its Olympic return outside Los Angeles, 2028 Games organisers said on Thursday, following reports the sport could be staged thousands of miles away in New York. READ | USATF targets LA Coliseum for 2028 Olympic trials “We don’t have a cricket venue in Los Angeles,” Wasserman said following a visit by the International Olympic …

Cricket at 2028 Olympics could be held outside Los Angeles
1 month, 1 week ago

Cricket at 2028 Olympics could be held outside Los Angeles

Deccan Chronicle  

Los Angeles: Cricket might be forced to make its Olympic return outside Los Angeles, 2028 Games organisers said on Thursday, following reports the sport could be staged thousands of miles away in New York. Wasserman said, however, that if a suitable site in Los Angeles could not be found, organisers would seek the best possible venue outside the city. "We …

IOC welcomes India’s bid to host 2036 Olympics, says nation has ‘much to offer for the future of the Olympic Movement’
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IOC welcomes India’s bid to host 2036 Olympics, says nation has ‘much to offer for the future of the Olympic Movement’

Firstpost  

The International Olympic Committee, however, clarified that the Indian Olympic Association was yet to finalise a host city while submitting its bid last month, while adding that nations from four continents are also in the race to host the 36th Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee welcomed India’s bid to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in the future, saying …

IOC welcomes India’s interest to host Olympics
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IOC welcomes India’s interest to host Olympics

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday welcomed India’s interest to host the Olympic Games in future. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement, at the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai last year, about India’s eagerness to host the 2036 Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association in early October had sent a ‘letter of intent’ to the IOC regarding bidding for …

India's dream to host Olympics in 2036: PM Modi during Independence Day speech
4 months, 1 week ago

India's dream to host Olympics in 2036: PM Modi during Independence Day speech

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 78th Independence Day celebrations from the historic Red Fort on August 15. PM Narendra Modi, in his first Independence Day address after securing a historic third term, said that India dreams of hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. He reiterated India's strong efforts for the Summer Games 2036 and said that the country is …

It’s time for a new goal for Team India — the Olympic gold
4 months, 1 week ago

It’s time for a new goal for Team India — the Olympic gold

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: At the just concluded 2024 Olympic Games, Pakistan was 62nd in the medals tally, India nine places down at 71st -- that’s the difference a gold medal can make. Added to the Games for the first time since 1900, anything less than the winner’s medal will be considered as an under achievement for the Indian cricket team simply because …

Cricket's return in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics can only be a positive thing for our game, says Ricky Ponting
4 months, 1 week ago

Cricket's return in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics can only be a positive thing for our game, says Ricky Ponting

Firstpost  

Cricket had made its only appearance at the Olympics in Paris 1900 and will make a grand return in the LA Olympics four years of now with matches set to take place in the fast-paced and action-filled T20 format. Cricket’s return to the Olympics after more than a century in Los Angeles 2028 will be a big positive for the …

India set for double-digit medal haul at Paris Olympics, says Nita Ambani
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India set for double-digit medal haul at Paris Olympics, says Nita Ambani

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: After the highs of Tokyo Olympics where India secured their best ever medal haul, the country is poised to get medals in double digits in Paris, sports administrator and IOC member Nita Ambani has said. Talking to PTI in an exclusive interaction on the sidelines of the opening of 'India House' at La Villette, she also said the day …

Olympic Games 2024: Nita Ambani re-elected unanimously as IOC Member
5 months ago

Olympic Games 2024: Nita Ambani re-elected unanimously as IOC Member

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this weekend, the International Olympic Committee has today announced that Nita M. Ambani, leading Indian philanthropist and Founder of the Reliance Foundation has been re-elected unanimously as the IOC from India at the 142nd IOC session in Paris that is currently underway, winning unanimously with 100% of the vote. …

Nita M. Ambani Re-Elected Unanimously as IOC Member
5 months ago

Nita M. Ambani Re-Elected Unanimously as IOC Member

News 18  

Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this weekend, the International Olympic Committee has today announced that Mrs Nita M. Ambani, leading Indian philanthropist and Founder of the Reliance Foundation has been re-elected unanimously as the IOC from India at the 142nd IOC session in Paris that is currently underway, winning unanimously with 100% of the …

Olympics bid will turn India into a sports hub
1 year ago

Olympics bid will turn India into a sports hub

Hindustan Times  

India is at the cusp of becoming a sports-forward nation, a vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he announced the country’s candidature to be a Summer Olympics and Paralympics host nation in 2036. We must imbibe the successes of our G20 presidency and ensure we have a strong legacy plan that allows universalising access to sports and physical activity …

Cricket into the Olympics - What does it mean for other sports?
1 year ago

Cricket into the Olympics - What does it mean for other sports?

The Hindu  

Ever since cricket got a place in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games programme, there has been a fear that it might overshadow the popularity and development of other sports in India. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The introduction of sports science and a structured competition model similar to cricket’s domestic calendar and the National Cricket Academy will go a long …

'So Much to Look Forward to for the Young Generation': Nita Ambani Opens up on India's Olympic Dream, Inclusion of Cricket
1 year, 1 month ago

'So Much to Look Forward to for the Young Generation': Nita Ambani Opens up on India's Olympic Dream, Inclusion of Cricket

News 18  

The face of the Olympic movement in India, Mrs Nita Ambani, has been at the forefront of the advancement of sport and the upliftment of the youngsters of the nation through the prowess of sportsmanship for a long while now. #WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana | Founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation & IOC Member Nita Ambani says, “We had the …

India drives cricket’s Olympic inclusion, but minnows hope to hitch a ride
1 year, 2 months ago

India drives cricket’s Olympic inclusion, but minnows hope to hitch a ride

Al Jazeera  

Smaller countries hope cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics can be a game changer for the sport. “For cricket lovers and Indians in general, it is a huge thing that India’s favourite sport will be represented in the Olympics,” Arunava Chadhuri, a consultant who specialises in Indian sport, told Al Jazeera. As a cricket loving nation, we specially …

Podcast - Cricket at the LA Olympics, what happens next? The full lowdown from the IOC session in Mumbai
1 year, 2 months ago

Podcast - Cricket at the LA Olympics, what happens next? The full lowdown from the IOC session in Mumbai

The Hindu  

The 141st IOC Session was held in Mumbai from October 15 to 17 which had two major talking points - the inclusion of five new sports including cricket for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing that India intends to bit for the 2036 edition. Jon - There’s one other thing the IOC has …

Cricket’s return to the Olympics: How did it happen and what to expect?
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket’s return to the Olympics: How did it happen and what to expect?

The Hindu  

Around 128 years after England and France played each other in a five-day match as part of the 1900 Paris Games, cricket is back at the Olympics. The inclusion of cricket in the Olympic program was close to a formality following the recommendation of the Los Angeles 2028 organising committee to include the five sports a week ago. While cricket’s …

IOC Session: LA Olympics sports director explains how Virat Kohli's popularity is a 'win-win' for cricket's inclusion
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC Session: LA Olympics sports director explains how Virat Kohli's popularity is a 'win-win' for cricket's inclusion

Firstpost  

“Virat Kohli is the third-most followed athlete in the world on social media with 314 million followers. So much so that Kohli’s popularity across the globe has been one of the major reasons for cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according Niccolo Campriani, sports director of the Los Angeles Olympics organising committee. Cricket, along with baseball-softball, flag football, …

Cricket inclusion in LA 2028 programme a shot in the arm for India’s Olympic movement
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket inclusion in LA 2028 programme a shot in the arm for India’s Olympic movement

The Hindu  

Cricket’s return to the Olympics after 128 years at Los Angeles 2028 was a foregone conclusion. “To have the opportunity to showcase our great sport at the LA28 Games and hopefully many Olympic Games to come will be great for players and fans alike,” International Cricket Committee chairman Greg Barclay said. There’s excitement among the LA organising committee about cricket’s …

Cricket's return to Olympics a significant milestone for the sport: BCCI secretary Jay Shah
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket's return to Olympics a significant milestone for the sport: BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Firstpost  

Reacting to the latest developments, Shah also felt cricket’s appearance at ‘LA28’ would help open “new frontiers” for the ‘Gentleman’s Game’. Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah on Monday described cricket’s return to the Olympics as a “significant milestone for the sport”. The International Olympic Committee on Thursday formally approved cricket’s return to the world’s biggest …

Most Important Argument is Growing Global Importance of Cricket: IOC President Thomas Bach
1 year, 2 months ago

Most Important Argument is Growing Global Importance of Cricket: IOC President Thomas Bach

News 18  

Cricket has evolved in the recent years and its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was a welcome proposal, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said on Monday. Addressing a press conference on the second day of the historic 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, Bach said: “Cricket has evolved very much in recent years. The Olympic Games wanted to …

Cricket returns to Olympics: Here’s how fans, cricketers and celebrities react
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket returns to Olympics: Here’s how fans, cricketers and celebrities react

Live Mint  

The International Olympic Committee on Monday officially included Cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 'Cricket is not just a sport, it's a religion' While reacting to the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, IOC Member Nita Ambani said, “I am delighted that IOC members have voted to include Cricket as an Olympic Sport in the LA …

Perfect Time and Perfect Place, Says IOC Member Nita Ambani on Cricket’s Inclusion in LA Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Perfect Time and Perfect Place, Says IOC Member Nita Ambani on Cricket’s Inclusion in LA Olympics

News 18  

The historic decision to include cricket in the programme for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will deepen engagement with not only 1.4 billion Indians, but all the South Asian countries, IOC member Nita Ambani said on Monday. Asked about the discussions going on within the IOC for the past few months over the inclusion of cricket, Nita Ambani said: “There …

IOC votes for Cricket's return to Olympics in Los Angeles 2028
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC votes for Cricket's return to Olympics in Los Angeles 2028

Op India  

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, announced the International Olympic Committee on Monday. The proposal from Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 to include these games in the programme was accepted at the ongoing 141st IOC session being …

Cricket, squash among 5 sports included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket, squash among 5 sports included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme

The Hindu  

Five sports, including cricket and squash, were included in the 2028 Los Angeles Games on Monday after gaining the approval of the International Olympic Committee. Cricket makes its return to the Olympics after more than 100 years after the sport was approved for inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee’s executive board. IOC president Thomas …

IOC confirms induction of cricket in Los Angeles Olympics 2028 among five sporting disciplines
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC confirms induction of cricket in Los Angeles Olympics 2028 among five sporting disciplines

India TV News  

Cricket has been included in the Olympics after 128 years as the T20 format is set to be played in the 2028 edition of the biggest sporting event in the world. "We are thrilled to welcome the world's second-most popular sport with an estimated 2.5 billion fans worldwide," Campriani said. Well, the commitment to grow cricket in the US is …

‘Not Just a Sport, But a Passion’: IOC Member Nita Ambani Cheers Inclusion of Cricket at 2028 LA Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Not Just a Sport, But a Passion’: IOC Member Nita Ambani Cheers Inclusion of Cricket at 2028 LA Olympics

News 18  

As the International Olympic Committee voted to include cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at the historic Mumbai session, IOC member Nita Ambani welcomed the inclusion of the popular sport, saying it has the potential to attract a lot of new interest and opportunities for the Olympic movement across newer geographies in the world. Speaking after cricket was officially …

Los Angeles Olympics 2028: IOC approves inclusion of Cricket, Squash and three other sports
1 year, 2 months ago

Los Angeles Olympics 2028: IOC approves inclusion of Cricket, Squash and three other sports

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee has approved the inclusion of cricket and squash in the 2028 edition of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/Ra5QSEr5G0 — LA28 October 16, 2023 ICC Chairman Greg Barclay said, “I’d like to thank the International Olympic Committee and LA28 for their support and for their trust in our organisation’s ability to deliver a world-class event …

Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games

Associated Press  

Cricket is an Olympic sport again. Five sports were finally added to the 2028 Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee on Monday with baseball-softball, lacrosse and squash also confirmed for the program. “We want L.A. 2028 to have the same springboard effect for our five sports,” Los Angeles organizing committee chairman Casey Wasserman told IOC members. They were …

It's Official! IOC Votes to Include T20 Cricket at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

It's Official! IOC Votes to Include T20 Cricket at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

News 18  

The T20 format of cricket has been officially included in the programme for Los Angeles Olympics 2028 with the International Olympic Committee voting on Monday to include the men’s and women’s competitions along with four others in the roster for LA Games. IOC President Thomas Bach had said last week that the inclusion of cricket and four other sports — …

IOC approves five additional sports for LA 2028 Olympics, including cricket
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC approves five additional sports for LA 2028 Olympics, including cricket

Al Jazeera  

Flag football, lacrosse, squash, and baseball-softball also make the cut for the Los Angeles Games. Five sports, including cricket and flag football, will be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Games after gaining the approval of the International Olympic Committee. The IOC hopes cricket’s inclusion will activate and engage a large, new Olympic audience, especially among Asian fans of the …

IOC Session in India: 'Absolute honour to host this historic session', says Nita Ambani
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC Session in India: 'Absolute honour to host this historic session', says Nita Ambani

Firstpost  

Nita Ambani also spoke about how this session was a great confluence between India and the world Nita M Ambani, IOC member and Founder Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for inaugurating the opening ceremony of the 141st International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai on Saturday. Your support to sport has made this session in India …

PM Modi confirms India's bid for hosting 2036 Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi confirms India's bid for hosting 2036 Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Saturday that India would bid to host the 2036 Olympics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach during the Opening Ceremony of the 141st IOC Session, in Mumbai "India is very excited to organise an Olympics," he said. It not only gives rise to champions but also promotes …

India Eager To Organise Olympics 2036, Will Leave No Stone Unturned In Preparations: PM Modi At 141st IOC Session
1 year, 2 months ago

India Eager To Organise Olympics 2036, Will Leave No Stone Unturned In Preparations: PM Modi At 141st IOC Session

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 141st International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai. Sports is an important part of our culture and lifestyle," says PM Modi at the 141st International Olympic Committee Session at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in… pic.twitter.com/1dPntSUCzX — Press Trust of India October 14, 2023 Speaking at the 141st IOC Session, PM Modi said: …

IOC Session: From format to who qualifies, what cricket’s return to Olympics could look like
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC Session: From format to who qualifies, what cricket’s return to Olympics could look like

Firstpost  

Cricket at LA28 would be a game-changer for the game, especially considering the uncertain future of the longer formats – Tests and One Day Internationals. They will bring new athletes to the Games, engage diverse fanbases and expand the Games’ presence in digital spaces, further amplifying LA28’s mission to deliver an unparalleled experience.” Read: How cricket and Olympic Games can …

IOC Session 2023: PM Narendra Modi confirms India's potential bid to host 2036 Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC Session 2023: PM Narendra Modi confirms India's potential bid to host 2036 Olympics

India TV News  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the country's potential bid to host the 2036 Olympic games during the opening ceremony of the IOC Session 2023 on Saturday, October 14. Modi inaugurated the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai and revealed the government's full support behind India's bid to host the first-ever Olympic games. Modi confirmed India's bid to host the Olympics …

Flag football and cricket are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Flag football and cricket are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Associated Press  

MUMBAI, India — Flag football and cricket were among five sports that took their next step Friday toward inevitably being added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. “These proposals have been accepted as a package,” said IOC president Thomas Bach, who chairs the 15-member board, hailing a showcase of “iconic American sports to the world while bringing at the same …

Cricket and flag football are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket and flag football are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Flag football and cricket were …

International Olympic Committee approves cricket for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

International Olympic Committee approves cricket for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The Hindu  

Cricket’s more than 100-year Olympic exile moved closer to ending after the sport was approved for inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee’s executive board. IOC president Thomas Bach, speaking after the second day of an executive board meeting in Mumbai on October 13, said officials had accepted a proposal by LA organisers for Twenty20 …

Cricket included in Olympics: IOC recommends Squash and Cricket in 2028 Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Hindu  

Five sports, including cricket and flag football, proposed for inclusion at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics were approved by the International Olympic Committee executive board on Friday, leaving them with one last hurdle to seal their Olympic spots. Organisers of the LA 2028 Games said this week they wanted cricket, flag football, lacrosse, squash and baseball-softball added to the event. …

IOC Session in Mumbai Will be a Turning Point in India's Sporting History: Olympian Shiva Keshavan to News18
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC Session in Mumbai Will be a Turning Point in India's Sporting History: Olympian Shiva Keshavan to News18

News 18  

Shiva Keshavan, six-time Olympian and the first Indian representative to compete in luge at the Winter Olympic Games, feels the upcoming IOC Session in Mumbai will be a game-changer for sports in the country. In an exclusive interview to News18, Shiva Keshavan said that the 141st IOC Session being held in Mumbai from October 15 to 17 will be a …

Mumbai IOC Session Will Help India's Pitch to Host Olympics in Coming Years, Say Neeraj Chopra and Yuvraj Singh
1 year, 2 months ago

Mumbai IOC Session Will Help India's Pitch to Host Olympics in Coming Years, Say Neeraj Chopra and Yuvraj Singh

News 18  

The 141st International Olympic Committee Session will be held in Mumbai from October 15 to 17. At the 139th IOC Session held in Beijing in February 2022, the Indian delegation led by IOC member Nita Ambani made a compelling pitch for Mumbai to host the 2023 IOC session, following which the financial capital of India received overwhelming endorsement for its …

Nita and Mukesh Ambani host IOC president Thomas Bach ahead of 141st Session in Mumbai
1 year, 2 months ago

Nita and Mukesh Ambani host IOC president Thomas Bach ahead of 141st Session in Mumbai

India TV News  

Nita Ambani, chairperson of Reliance Foundation, and her husband Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, hosted the International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach at their residence in Mumbai on Tuesday evening. Nita is a member of the committee and India is hosting the 141st IOC session at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center from October 15 to 17, 2023. Reliance …

Cricket at the Olympics – good news all around for a sport going global
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket at the Olympics – good news all around for a sport going global

The Hindu  

For the average cricket fan, the news that the sport will be featured at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 is welcome, even inspiring. A few months ago, the BCCI secretary Jay Shah had said, “Once cricket is added in the Olympics, India will be participating,” adding, “The BCCI and the ICC are on the same page as far as …

Cricket in 2028 LA Olympics: How the sport and Games can benefit from its inclusion
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket in 2028 LA Olympics: How the sport and Games can benefit from its inclusion

Firstpost  

The inclusion of cricket in Olympics is set to benefit the sport in more ways than one besides enhancing its reputation as a global sport. Cricket is set for a return to the Olympics after a gap of 128 years with the organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games making a formal recommendation its inclusion in the T20 format. Olympics …

Cricket in Olympics: LA 2028 organisers recommend sport's inclusion in 34th Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket in Olympics: LA 2028 organisers recommend sport's inclusion in 34th Games

Firstpost  

If cricket makes the cut, it would be the first time it has featured since 1900, when a team from Britain beat a side representing France in Paris. Cricket could finally make a comeback into the Summer Olympics after more than a century with the organisers of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles making a formal recommendation for including the …

Cricket in 2028 LA Olympic Games: Sport to make Summer Olympics return after 128 years in Los Angeles
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket in 2028 LA Olympic Games: Sport to make Summer Olympics return after 128 years in Los Angeles

The Hindu  

Cricket is set to be included in the Olympics in Los Angeles 2028, according to reports from the United Kingdom. The Los Angeles Organising Committee has reportedly confirmed the list of disciplines to be added in the Olympic Games and, after discussions with the Olympic programme commission, will official announce the additions after the International Olympic Committee’s session in Mumbai, …

Cricket set to return to summer Olympics after 128 years for LA Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket set to return to summer Olympics after 128 years for LA Games

India Today  

The International Cricket Council has stated that they were overjoyed that the organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics have decided to recommend cricket for inclusion in the Games. However, at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, there will be a women's and men's tournament that could tap into the lucrative Asian subcontinent commercial market. "I'd like to thank LA28 …

Cricket among five sports to get Los Angeles 2028 Olympics nod
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket among five sports to get Los Angeles 2028 Olympics nod

Al Jazeera  

The International Cricket Council has said it is “delighted” at the decision of the organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics to recommend cricket for inclusion at the Games. Organisers of the 2028 Olympics want cricket, flag football, lacrosse, squash as well as baseball-softball added to their Games programme, media reports said on Monday. “Whilst this is not the final …

Athletes should have a free and unfettered access to sports competitions: IOC
1 year, 2 months ago

Athletes should have a free and unfettered access to sports competitions: IOC

Hindustan Times  

With three Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh denied entry by China for the Asian Games, the International Olympic Committee on Thursday reminded the organisers that athletes should have a "free access to sports competitions, regardless of their nationality and passport they hold." A supporter waves a flag in front of the logo of the International Olympic Committee | Image for …

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