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Paris Olympics 2024 is over. After this, Indian players have returned home. Now everyone is going to prepare for Los Angeles Olympics 2028. Cricket will return to the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 after a gap of 124 years. On 16 October 2023, it was announced that T20 cricket will be included in the Olympics. This news brought a wave of happiness not only in the hearts of cricket lovers but also in the hearts of Indian legendary players and Bollywood stars.
History of Cricket in Olympics
Cricket was first included in the Olympics in 1900 when the first Olympics were held in Paris. At that time only one men's match was played between the teams of Great Britain and France. Great Britain won this match by 158 runs. Now cricket will be included once again in the Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles in 2028 and this time the T20 format has been included.
Why is India hoping to find gold?
India recently managed to win the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy held in West Indies and America. After the end of Paris Olympics 2014, India is participating in 4 ICC tournaments between Los Angeles Olympics 2028, which include Champions Trophy 2025, World Test Championship Final 2025, T20 World Cup 2026 and ODI World Cup 2027. Team India is expected to perform better in this.
Veteran players and Bollywood stars expressed happiness
- In India, where cricket is considered a religion, when this news came, happiness was clearly visible among all Indians. Meanwhile, many celebrities including athlete Neeraj Chopra, former Indian women's cricket captain Mithali Raj, cricket god Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone expressed their happiness.
- Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra welcomed the decision, saying, “This is good news for India, as we have a great cricket team. The inclusion of cricket in Los Angeles 2028 is a big step towards increasing the global influence of the sport.”
- Former Indian women's cricket captain Mithali Raj also welcomed the decision and said, “This is a big opportunity for cricket. Players will be able to fulfill their dream of winning a gold medal by participating in the Olympics.”
- When the announcement was made, Sachin tweeted, “After a wait of over a century, our beloved sport is back on the Olympic stage. This is a golden opportunity for budding cricketers.”
- Actress Deepika Padukone said, “It is very exciting that cricket is back in the Olympics. Cricket is a religion in India and it will be exciting to see our players compete for an Olympic gold medal.”