Cricket to Return to the Olympics in 2028
Los Angeles Games to Feature Men's and Women's Competitions
After 128-Year Absence, Crickets to Make Sensational Comeback
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, California, marking the sport's return to the Games for the first time in more than a century.
The 20-over version of the sport, known as Twenty20, will feature in both men's and women's competitions. Cricket was last played at the Olympics in 1900 in Paris, with Great Britain winning the men's competition.
The return of cricket to the Olympics is a significant development for the sport, which has a global following of millions. It is estimated that there are over 2.5 billion cricket fans worldwide, making it one of the most popular sports on the planet.
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