Synopsis
On January 21, ICC Chairman Jay Shah met with IOC President Thomas Bach in Lausanne, Switzerland, to advance cricket's debut in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, furthering cooperation between the two organizations.Key Takeaways
- Cricket will debut at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
- Jay Shah met with IOC President Thomas Bach to discuss cricket's inclusion.
- Collaboration between ICC and IOC is strengthening.
- Cricket has a rich history in multi-sport events like Commonwealth and Asian Games.
- The format for Olympic cricket is likely to be T20.
Mumbai, Jan 21 (NationPress) As cricket prepares for its inaugural appearance in the Olympic Games at Los Angeles in 2028, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah engaged in discussions with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach to further advance this initiative.
Having recently assumed his role as ICC Chairman, Shah's discussions with Bach, who is nearing the end of his presidency before upcoming elections, took place in Lausanne, Switzerland.
This meeting signifies a commitment to enhancing collaboration between the two bodies leading up to LA28 and beyond.
“The momentum for cricket’s inclusion as an Olympic sport at the LA28 Games and subsequent events continues to grow, with Jay Shah meeting IOC President Thomas Bach in Lausanne, Switzerland this week,” the ICC highlighted on its official Instagram account.
Cricket was officially added to the LA28 sports lineup during the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, alongside other sports like Flag Football, Lacrosse, Squash, and Baseball/Softball.
Cricket is already featured in two major multi-sport events, the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. The women's T20 format was showcased at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou included competitions for both men and women.
Its inclusion in the Olympic Games is a significant step forward. While the specific format for cricket at the Los Angeles Olympics has yet to be finalized, it is expected to feature the T20 format.
