Cricket fans around the world have reason to celebrate as cricket has been officially included in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. The landmark decision was made during the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session held in Mumbai. Nita Ambani, an IOC member and the first Indian woman to hold this position, expressed her delight with the decision.
As an avid cricket fan and proud Indian, Nita Ambani emphasized the global popularity of cricket, noting that it is one of the most beloved sports worldwide, with a massive following in India. She stated, “For 1.4 billion Indians, cricket is not just a sport; it’s a religion.”
Ambani believes that the inclusion of cricket in the Olympics will help deepen the engagement of the Olympic Movement in new regions. She also highlighted that this decision will further boost the growing international popularity of cricket, a sport that has captured the hearts of millions.
Nita Ambani said
“I’m delighted that this historic resolution was passed at the one hundred and forty-first IOC Session taking place right here in our country in Mumbai,” said Ambani. “The inclusion of cricket in the Olympics will create deeper engagement for the Olympic Movement in newer geographies. And at the same time, provides a boost to cricket’s growing international popularity. I thank and congratulate the IOC and the LA Organizing Committee for their support of this landmark decision. It’s truly a day of great joy and jubilation!”
Cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics is expected to open up new horizons for the sport, making it a truly global endeavor. While cricket was part of the Olympics back in 1900, with only two participating teams, its return to the grand sporting event is eagerly awaited by fans around the world.
The decision to include cricket, along with sports like Baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse, and squash, will certainly make the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 a diverse and memorable sporting spectacle.
The anticipation of seeing cricket’s finest talents representing their nations on the Olympic stage is a dream come true for fans, and it marks a significant milestone in the sport’s history.
As cricket’s popularity continues to rise internationally, its presence in the Olympics will undoubtedly contribute to the sport’s global expansion and provide a platform for diverse talent to shine on the world stage. The Los Angeles Olympics 2028 just got even more exciting, with cricket set to be a marquee attraction.
The world awaits with bated breath to witness cricket’s reentry into the Olympics, and it promises to be an unforgettable journey for the sport and its fans.
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