Recently, the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has been a topic of discussion, alongside other sports like flag football, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and squash. This recommendation is pending ratification by the International Olympic Committee's session in Mumbai next month. Additionally, Sota Fujii, a prominent figure in the world of shogi, recently secured the Oza crown, winning all eight major shogi titles, showcasing his exceptional talent and dominance in the game.
Cricket, a bat-and-ball game played between two teams, has a rich history dating back to the 16th century. It is popular in many countries, particularly in the Commonwealth nations, with formats such as Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) matches. The sport has a massive following, with international tournaments like the ICC Cricket World Cup drawing millions of viewers worldwide. The inclusion of cricket in the Olympics would provide a significant platform for the sport to reach new audiences and further expand its global appeal.
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Cricket, along with flag football, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and squash, has been recommended for inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Sota Fujii wins the Oza crown, securing all eight major shogi titles.
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Cricket is likely to be included as a new sport for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, pending ratification by the IOC's session in Mumbai next month.