Los Angeles Olympics: More women than men will compete
The plan for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA is set. Here's all you need to know about the latest changes and newest additions to one of sport's biggest events.
Reflecting evolving global interests and aiming to engage younger audiences, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the inclusion of five new sports. There will be 22 more medal events in LA than in Paris.
Baseball/Softball are returning to the Olympic program, with both sports having a strong following in Central and South America, East Asia and the Caribbean.
Another sport also making a comeback is cricket, having last appeared in 1900. The fast-pace Twenty20 format will aim to engage with the South Asian countries in particular.
Squash and flag football are set for their Olympic debuts, with this variation of American football emphasizing speed and strategy without physical contact. Meanwhile, lacrosse (sixes) is returning after appearances in the early 20th century........
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