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'Our beloved sport is back', Cricketers, fans overjoyed as IOC Session approves cricket's inclusion for 2028 LA Olympics

FirstCricket Staff • October 16, 2023, 17:01:53 IST
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Netizens were overjoyed on hearing the news of cricket’s inclusion for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Here are a few reactions.

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'Our beloved sport is back', Cricketers, fans overjoyed as IOC Session approves cricket's inclusion for 2028 LA Olympics

In what comes as a huge development for the sport, cricket was officially included for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the same at the ongoing IOC Session in Mumbai. Also read:  Nita Ambani celebrates inclusion of cricket in 2028 LA Olympics The inclusion of lacrosse, baseball-softball, flag football and squash were also approved at the IOC Session. This will be just the second time that cricket is part of the Olympics. The only other time cricket was part of the Olympic Games was in 1900 in Paris, when Great Britain beat France to win the gold medal. In the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, cricket will be played in the T20 format. Cricket had also featured in the recently-concluded 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, with India winning gold in both men’s and women’s competitions. The International Cricket Council (ICC), cricket’s global governing body, on Monday said that they were “thrilled” on the sport’s inclusion for the Olympics in 2028. Netizens were overjoyed on the news about cricket’s inclusion for the Olympics. Here are a few reactions:

After a wait of more than a century, our beloved sport is back on the Olympic stage at @LA28. This marks the dawn of a new era for cricket as it will be a golden opportunity to foster inclusivity and showcase new talent from emerging cricketing nations. A start of something truly… https://t.co/Y4o2Zp5gl7

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 16, 2023

Happy and thrilled to hear the news of inclusion of Cricket in the Olympic Games. Another opportunity to represent our country at a global stage 🤩🇮🇳

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) October 16, 2023
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Two sports which are so close to me - Cricket and Squash will now be played at the Olympics. I couldn't be any happier....Go India!!! 🇮🇳🏅 https://t.co/bi68qJyjWf

— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 16, 2023

Cricket will be played in T20 format in the Olympics 2028....!!!!

- First time in 128 years of Olympic history. pic.twitter.com/Gz0vxr1Y6X

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 16, 2023
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Cricket is set to make a triumphant return to the Summer Olympics in 2028, after an absence of 128 years. This historic moment celebrates cricket's rich heritage and paves the way for its global expansion. Thrilled to witness cricket's Olympic comeback! 👏🏼👏🏼#olympics2028 #LA28 pic.twitter.com/T4QGlZhBs0

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) October 16, 2023

It’s official! Cricket will be a medal event at @LA28

Baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse and squash have also been officially included as additional sports on the programme.#IOCSession | #LA28 pic.twitter.com/ABBUt7CWmm

— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) October 16, 2023
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Historic News! 🌟 Cricket is all set to make a grand return to the Summer Olympics in 2028, marking a monumental moment for the sport, 128 years after its previous appearance. This reinstatement not only celebrates the rich heritage of cricket but also opens up new horizons for… pic.twitter.com/ZvxSayjysb

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 16, 2023

“It's truly a day of great joy & jubilation!” - Mrs. Nita Ambani, International Olympic Committee Member

Cricket will take guard at the 2028 LA Olympics after getting a “YES” at the 141st IOC Session#IOCMumbai2023 #IOCSession #NitaAmbani #IOC #Olympics @Olympics @iocmedia @LA28 pic.twitter.com/MAqrKTNTCw

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 16, 2023
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Cricket 🎫 to Hollywood 🕺🎵

Can’t wait to watch #TeamIndia in action at @LA28 🤩 pic.twitter.com/AGs5PjhC8b

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 16, 2023
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