A significant and historic development has emerged regarding cricket. An official announcement has been made regarding cricket's return to the Olympics in 2028. Cricket has been included in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, and the dates and venue for the medal matches have also been revealed.
Olympics 2028: Great news for cricket fans! After a long wait of 128 years, cricket's return to the Olympics is confirmed, and the schedule for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 has been officially announced. Cricket matches in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 will be played from July 12 to July 29, 2028.
The Fairgrounds Stadium in Pomona has been selected as the venue for these matches. This stadium is located approximately 50 kilometers from Los Angeles.
Cricket Returns to the Olympics After 128 Years
It is noteworthy that cricket was last played in the 1900 Paris Olympics. At that time, only two teams, Great Britain and France, participated, with Great Britain winning the gold medal. After that, cricket was never included in the Olympics. Now, cricket is making a comeback through the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, which is exciting fans worldwide, especially Indian viewers.
Cricket Schedule - When and Where Will the Matches Be Held?
- Venue: Fairgrounds Stadium, Pomona, 50 kilometers from Los Angeles
- Start Date: July 12, 2028
- Gold Medal Matches: July 20 (Women's Final), July 29 (Men's Final)
- Total Days: Cricket action will continue for 16 days
- Special: No matches on July 14 and 21.
6-6 Teams to Participate, India a Strong Contender
In the Olympic Cricket 2028, 6-6 teams will participate in both men's and women's categories. Each team will declare a squad of 15 players. Thus, a total of 180 players will be a part of this historic tournament. The format of the competition has been designed in such a way that there will be double headers (two matches) on most days.
Possible Teams (Men & Women)
- India
- Australia
- England
- West Indies
- New Zealand
- South Africa
Both the Indian men's and women's teams are considered b contenders for the gold medal.
IOC Approves Five New Sports, Including Cricket
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved five new sports for the 2028 Olympics, including cricket. Besides cricket, baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (six format), and squash have also been included. The main reason for including cricket in the Olympics is its immense popularity worldwide, including in India. With the addition of cricket, not only will the number of viewers increase in the Olympics, but also diversity and excitement will be seen in the games.
