Exciting New Sports in the Running for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in LA

Baseball/softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and squash have been submitted for inclusion in LA28 — the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, as announced on Friday.

The International Olympic Committee has proposed these additional sports to be involved in the multi-sport event scheduled from July 14 to 30, 2028, in and around Los Angeles.

While baseball/softball, cricket, and lacrosse have been part of previous Olympic Games, flag football and squash would be making their Olympic debut at LA28.

“The choice of these five new sports aligns with the rich American sports culture and will showcase iconic American sports to the world, while also bringing international sports to the United States,” said IOC President Thomas Bach. “The inclusion of these sports will make the Olympic Games LA28 truly unique. It will allow the Olympic Movement to engage with new athlete and fan communities in the U.S. and worldwide.”

The selection of sports is based on a meticulous process and analysis, considering evaluation criteria established prior to the selection process, including gender equality.

According to the IOC:

– Baseball and softball have been part of several Olympic Games editions, most recently in Tokyo 2020;

– Cricket boasts a significant following on social media, and a new professional league, Major League Cricket, was recently launched in the United States;

– American football is the most popular sport in the U.S., and flag football, making its Olympic debut at LA28, is experiencing growth domestically and internationally;

– Lacrosse would be making its third appearance at the Olympic Games if included in the LA28 program, following its presence in St. Louis 1904 and London 1908;

– Squash would make its Olympic debut at LA28.

The IOC executive board also assessed the status of boxing, modern pentathlon, and weightlifting, but did not propose their inclusion at this time.

The final program of events and athlete quotas for LA28 will be determined after the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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