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Purpose of including cricket was to bring high-profile players: IOC president Thomas Bach

Cricket returns to Olympics after 125-year break due to its growing popularity, esp. T20 format. IOC President Thomas Bach expects best players to take part, and insists decision not driven by commercial interests.

The Hindu

IOC adds flag football, baseball-softball to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Cricket, lacrosse and squash were also approved.

Chicago Sun-Times

Flag football and squash are joining the 2028 Olympic Games

Break dancing is getting added earlier—it will be a recognized Olympic sport at the Paris Games in 2024.

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Cricket gets a shot in the arm as IOC approves it for 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 yrs; LA28 Games to showcase sport to 2.5B fans. IOC & ICC worked 2 yrs to make it possible. Nita Ambani, IOC member from India, played key role. Cricket’s inclusion to benefit Olympic movement in India, increase viewership & knowledge sharing with BCCI.

The Hindu

Cricket returns to Olympics after over a century

Squash set for debut at Los Angeles 2028; Lacrosse, Flag Football Baseball/Softball too make the cut

The Times of India

Former WSF president Ramachandran thrilled at squash being included in the Olympics

N. Ramachandran, former WSF president, is proud to have played a part in the sport's inclusion in LA 2028. Joshna Chinappa, a former World top-10 player, is excited to have the chance to compete in the Olympics in 2028.

The Hindu

ECB chief Richard Gould hails cricket’s addition to 2028 Olympics as ‘fantastic’

Five sports have been added to the schedule for the Los Angeles Games.

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The 2028 Olympics could be game-changing for squash – Gina Kennedy

Squash will be included on the schedule at Los Angeles in five years’ time.

The Independent UK

Cricket's Olympic return draws an enthusiastic response from around the world

Cricket’s return to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games drew an enthusiastic response from around the world

The Independent UK

How Virat Kohli is instrumental in cricket's inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli's iconic global status has such an aura that even International Olympic Committee (IOC) 141st session can't do without his mention, during which the historic decision to include cricket in the Olympics was taken.

The Times of India

Flag Football Among Five Sports Added to 2028 Summer Olympics

One Super Bowl champion already has said he’s interested in competing.

Sports Illustrated

BCCI welcomes cricket’s inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

BCCI welcomes cricket's re-inclusion in Olympics after over a century. Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, was instrumental in promoting the case for cricket's inclusion. He was chief of ICC's working group that dealt with IOC. Inclusion to open new frontiers, provide exposure in untapped markets, yield financial dividends & have positive…

The Hindu

Team GB’s Jessica Gadirova faces race for Paris Olympics after ACL injury

The 19-year-old suffered the injury at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships earlier this month.

The Independent UK

'This marks the dawn of a new era': Sachin Tendulkar on cricket's inclusion in Olympics

NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar termed cricket's inclusion in Olympics as the dawn of a new era soon after the sport has been officially added to the program for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking a significant advancement in the global aspirations of the sport.

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Paris 2024: Olympics opening ceremony, dates, new events and how to watch on TV

The capital city of France hosts the Games for the third time ever and the first time in a century

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Cricket's return to Olympics ratified among five sports

Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.

The Times of India

Cricket, squash among five sports approved for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted its approval to the inclusion of cricket and squash, alongside three other sports, in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This decision reflects the IOC's strategic effort to engage new global audiences.

The Independent UK

Italian 2026 Winter Olympic events to be staged abroad after cost of new sliding track spirals

Bobsled, luge and skeleton events at the Milan-Cortina Olympics will need to be held outside the country

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

Cricket returns to Olympics after 100+ yrs as IOC approves LA Games' proposal of T20 cricket tournament for men & women. LA Games to include five new sports: cricket, baseball/softball, flag football, squash & lacrosse. IOC hopes cricket's inclusion will engage new Olympic audience, esp. Asian fans.

The Independent UK

Lacrosse’s Olympic return hailed as ‘immense’ and ‘watershed moment’ for sport

Lacrosse made its Olympic debut in 1904 but has featured only once on the official programme since.

The Times of India

Politicization of sport risks harm to Olympic host bids: International Olympic Committee

MUMBAI: Addressing the controversial issue of the “politicization of sport” on the opening day of its 141st Session here on Sunday, the International Olympic Committee warned parties keen on hosting the Olympics in the future to abide by the IOC’s code of ethics or risk putting their candidature in jeopardy.

The Independent UK

2026 Olympic organizers forced to look outside Italy for ice sliding venue after project funds cut

A big-ticket project for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics has been dropped because the Italian government no longer wants to help fund it

The Hindu

Olympian heights: On India’s efforts to organise the 2036 edition

Conducting a mega event such as the Olympics presents a humongous challenge, which India should be aware of

The Hindu

IOC members urge Thomas Bach to seek third term as president after 2025

IOC urges Bach to stay on as president after 12-year term ends in 2025. Most members support the idea, but Bach has yet to decide. India has expressed interest in hosting 2036 Olympics. To make changes to the Olympic Charter, two-thirds majority of IOC members is needed.

The Hindu

Bindra hopes India gets to host Olympics in near future

India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra expressed the hope that India will get to host the Olympic Games in the near future. Speaking on the sidelines of the IOC’s 141st Session, Bindra said, “I hope we get to host the Olympic Games in the near future.”

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