Netizens across India went into a celebratory mood as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the inclusion of cricket among additional sports for 2028 Olympics

Besides cricket, the IOC has also included baseball / softball, flag football, lacrosse and squash among the additional sports for the 2028 Olympic Games which will be held in Los Angeles

Cricket will be part of the Olympic Games for the first time in more than 100 years after its inclusion at Los Angeles 2028 was formally ratified by the IOC

The global sport will be part of the Olympic Games programme for the first time since 1900 when it is played at Los Angles in 2028 following confirmation from the IOC

The IOC formally ratified the addition of cricket to the Olympic Games at LA28 during the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai on Monday

According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the inclusion of cricket in the Olympics will further boost the popular sport’s reach across the world

The ICC has led the proposal and expansive two-year process for cricket to be added to the Olympic Games programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, also expressed delight and specially welcomed the decision of inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Olympics

“Absolutely delighted that baseball-softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash will feature in @LA28. This is great news for sportspersons,” wrote Modi

“As a cricket loving nation, we specially welcome inclusion of cricket, reflecting the rising global popularity of this wonderful sport,” he added

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