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IOC board approves new sports, including cricket, for LA 2028 Games

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MUMBAI : 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.

"These proposals have been accepted as a package by they IOC Executive Board," IOC President Thomas Bach told a press conference at the end of the executive board meeting.Cricket, which enjoys a massive appeal in India and a quickly growing global audience, is set for an Olympic return after appearing once at the 1900 Games.

 

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