Cricket and Flag Football Join 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has approved five new sports for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, including cricket, flag football, squash, lacrosse, and baseball/softball. Squash and flag football will make their Olympic debut, while cricket and lacrosse are returning after previous appearances. The inclusion of these sports aims to attract new fans and expand the reach of the Games. The addition of these sports, along with weightlifting, modern pentathlon, and boxing, exceeds the IOC's athlete limit, so adjustments may be made to the schedule and athlete cap.