Archive · 8 Nov 2025
IOC President Praises Cricket's Olympic Return, Highlights India's Growing Role
The head of the Olympics, Kirsty Coventry, is very happy that cricket will be played in the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
She thinks this will make people in India even more excited about the Olympics.
She also mentioned that India is trying to host the Olympics in 2036, which is a big deal.
Coventry said that India is already important to the Olympics, with many fans and athletes.
The Olympics organization is also looking for a company to show the Games on TV in India.
She believes that sports and business working together can create more chances for people and inspire kids to dream big.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will strengthen its connection with Indian fans.
Cricket will be played in the T20 format at the 2028 Games.
India has officially bid to host the 2036 Olympics, with Ahmedabad as the proposed city.
The IOC is currently running a tender process to find a media partner for broadcasting the Olympic Games in India.
Coventry expressed confidence in India's growing role and future potential within the Olympic movement.
- Who
- IOC President Kirsty Coventry
- What
- Lauded cricket's return to the Olympics for the 2028 Los Angeles Games and discussed India's growing role in the Olympic movement, including its bid for the 2036 Olympics and the process for securing media rights in India.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland (via recorded address to CNBC TV18 Global Leadership Summit)
- Why
- To highlight the significance of cricket's return to the Olympics and India's increasing importance and potential within the global sports landscape.
- Event
- 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- Sport Included
- Cricket (T20 format)
- IOC President's Statement
- Cricket's inclusion will strengthen connection with Indian fans.
- India's Olympic Bid
- Bid submitted to host 2036 Olympics, Ahmedabad proposed.
- Media Rights
- IOC conducting tender process for Olympic media rights in India.
- IOC President's Background
- Kirsty Coventry, former swimmer with 7 Olympic medals.
Sources
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