Cricket will return to the Olympic stage for the first time since 1900, with Los Angeles 2028 sports organizers confirmed.
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games will mark the return to the Olympics of Cricket after the absence of 128 years. Tuesday’s announcement confirmed that matches will be held in Pomona, before speculations will be resolved that the game can be removed at a distance of New York.
The tournament will follow the Twenty20 format of six teams for both men and women.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had earlier confirmed the involvement of cricket, in which its global appeal was estimated at the foundation of about 2.5 billion fans. The International Cricket Council (ICC) welcomed the venue confirmation, calling it an important milestone in preparations for the game’s Olympic return.
“We welcome the announcement of the venue for cricket in Los Angeles 2028 as this is an important step towards the preparation of our game to return to the Olympics,” ICC Chairman J Shah said in a press release.
Elsewhere, LA -28 unveiled high -level locations throughout the region. The Squash Universal Studios will start the Olympics in the Court House Square, a place that is included in the films. Back toward the future And To kill a mocking bird.
The TriThlon will move from Long Beach to Venice Beach, which will also work as a start line for men and women’s marathons and road cycling races. The surfing will take place in the Testles Beach of San Claim, a famous location known for the quality of the permanent wave.
The baseball will return to the Dodge Stadium, a famous home of Los Angeles Dodgers and a host site during the 1984 Olympics.
“We have promised the world an incredible Olympic Games and today we are proud to share the project that will carry out the project,” said Ravenald Hoor, chief executive of LA -28.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the announcement an opportunity to show the diversity of the city. “From Sepol Veda Basin to the famous coast of Venus Beach, our world -renowned palaces, as well as our invisible jewelry, will be in the complete exhibition for everyone to experience and enjoy.”
Additional places announced include Santa Anita Park for Horse Ride incidents and Anahim’s Honda Center for Volleyball.
