Tag: olympics 2028

  • Five more games to be introduced in Olympics 2028

    Five more games to be introduced in Olympics 2028

    With the end of the Paris Olympics 2024, preparations for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 have started. Five new sports will be included in the games scheduled to be played in the United States, including flag football, baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse and squash.

    Los Angeles has already hosted the Olympic Games twice, in 1932 and 1984, making it a unique place to host the Olympic Games.

    Public transport will be used to get to any sports venue. About 3,000 buses will be borrowed from other American cities and states. The opening ceremony is scheduled for July 14, 2028. The Games will continue until July 30, followed by the Paralympic Games from August 15 to 27.

    The University of California will establish an Olympic Village, and the LA Memorial Coliseum will become the first stadium to host three Olympic Opening Ceremonies and athletics events.

    The Los Angeles Arena will host gymnastics, Exposition Park diving, waterfront marathon swimming, triathlons and rowing events.

  • Cricket has been officially included in Olympics

    Cricket has been officially included in Olympics

    Cricket has been approved to be formally included in the Olympics, fulfilling a long standing demand by fans of the sport.

    The International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai approved the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Organizing Committee has proposed the inclusion of five sports in the Olympic Games apart from cricket, including baseball, softball, flag football, lacrosse in the 2028 Olympics Los Angeles.

    According to the IOC, cricket will be played in the T20 format at the Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028.