Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash have been officially added as five additional sports to the program of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28). This decision has been taken in the 141st session of the Interna
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The selection of these five new sports resonates with American sports culture and will showcase iconic American sports to the world, while also bringing international sports to the United States. IOC President Thomas Bach said, these games will make the Olympic Games LA28 unique. “Their joining will allow the Olympic Movement to connect with new athlete and fan communities in the United States and globally.” The selection of the games is the result of a detailed process and analysis based on evaluation criteria set before the start of the process, including gender equality. Is. It considered the use of existing facilities, included a wide range of sports communities in the United States and globally, and included some of the most popular sports in the United States and around the world.
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