‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar on Monday expressed his joy over cricket’s return to the Olympics after more than a century. After its only appearance at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, cricket will be part of the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. “After more than a century of waiting, our beloved sport is back on the Olympic stage at LA28. This marks the beginning of a new era for cricket as it will be a golden opportunity to promote inclusivity and showcase new talent from emerging cricketing nations A beginning of something very special,” Sachin posted on ‘X’.
Versatile batsman Suryakumar Yadav was also delighted when cricket became a part of the Olympics.
“Happy and excited to hear the news of Cricket’s inclusion in the Olympic Games. Another opportunity to represent our country on a global stage.”
Opening batsman Ishan Kishan also expressed his happiness.
After more than a century of waiting, our beloved sport is back on the Olympic podium @LA28. This marks the beginning of a new era for cricket as it will be a golden opportunity to promote inclusivity and showcase new talent from emerging cricketing nations. A start of something real… https://t.co/Y4o2Zp5gl7
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 16, 2023
“Great news, can’t wait for our beloved sport to be showcased on a global scale. See you at the games,” he wrote.
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Greg Barclay said the sport’s governing body is excited about the sport’s inclusion in the Los Angeles Olympic Games and thanked the IOC for their support.
“We are very pleased that the inclusion of cricket in the LA28 Olympic Games has been confirmed by the IOC session today. To have the opportunity to showcase our great sport at the LA28 Games and hopefully the upcoming Olympic Games will be great for players and fans alike,” ICC chairman Greg Barclay said, according to a statement.
IOC member Nita Ambani also expressed her happiness after cricket was included in the sports schedule, telling ANI, “I am so happy. This day is historic. This is a big decision for Southeast Asian countries, and not just India.”
“The proposal of the Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (@LA28) to include five new sports in the program has been accepted by the IOC session. Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash are scheduled to take place in LA28. #IOCMumbai2023,” IOC Media posted to ‘X’.
The IOC session in Mumbai was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The session serves as an important meeting of the members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). During the IOC sessions, important decisions are made about the future of the Olympic Games. India is hosting the IOC session for the second time after a gap of around 40 years. The 86th session of the IOC took place in New Delhi in 1983.
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