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The newly elected Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah, arrived in Brisbane, Australia, to meet with Cindy Hook, CEO of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee. Shah was accompanied by Devajit Saikia, the BCCI joint secretary. He checked into the Hotel Sofitel, where the Indian team is staying ahead of the third Test against Australia. Shah, the former BCCI secretary who was instrumental in cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic program, also plans to campaign for its inclusion in the 2032 Brisbane Games.
"Very exciting time ahead for cricket's involvement in the Olympics movement - a meeting with the @Brisbane_2032 organising committee in Brisbane, Australia today," Jay Shah posted on X. This meeting between Jay Shah and Cindy Hook shows the ongoing efforts to incorporate cricket into the Olympic movement and the excitement surrounding its comeback.
Olympics to host cricket after 128 years
Cricket's re-entry into the Olympics is quite a significant development. This marks the sport's return to the Olympics following a 128-year absence. Cricket last appeared at the 1900 Paris Olympics, when Great Britain won the gold medal by defeating France in the final. Cricket will be included in the 2028 Olympics, as decided at the 141st International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai in October last year. The competition's format will be T20, a short-cricket format and popular game variation expected to draw a global audience.
Cricket's selection in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics marks an essential moment for the sport, providing a global platform to exhibit its excitement and broad appeal. The anticipation and preparations are expected to generate new energy and prospects for cricket's international expansion. Shah's presence in Brisbane will allow him to watch the third BGT Test between India and Australia at the Gabba on December 14.
