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Cricket accepted for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

BBC Sport Monday, 16 October 2023
Cricket will be part of the 2028 Olympics after International Olympic Committee members vote to include the sport for the Los Angeles Games.
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New Sports Approved For , the 2028 Olympic Games. 'The Independent' reports that the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will include cricket, baseball/softball, lacrosse and flag football. On October 16, the International Olympic Committee Session approved the proposal, with only two...

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