IOC Board approved new sports for 2028 Olympics

The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the inclusion of five sports in the programme of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games – as stated by IOC President Thomas Bach, TASS reports

This refers to flag football, cricket, lacrosse, squash, and baseball/softball.

“The choice of these five new sports is in line with the American sports culture and will showcase iconic American sports to the world. Their inclusion will allow the Olympic Movement to engage with new athlete and fan communities in the US and globally,” Bach said.

In February 2022, the IOC included 28 sports in the preliminary programme of the 2028 Summer Games, to be held in Los Angeles from July 14th to July 30th, 2028.