Patiala, 04 May (Sports Desk)
Cricket’s historic return to the Olympic Games after 128 years has taken a major step forward with construction officially beginning on a dedicated cricket venue in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. All cricket matches during the LA 2028 Olympics will be played at a temporary purpose-built stadium at the Fairgrounds in Pomona.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Fairplex Grounds, where ICC Chairman Jay Shah described the project as a landmark moment for global cricket. He said the sport’s inclusion in the Olympics reflects cricket’s growing international reach and expressed confidence that the venue would leave a lasting legacy in the USA.
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Cricket last appeared at the Olympics during the Paris 1900 Games. At LA28, the sport will return in the T20 format, featuring separate men’s and women’s tournaments with six teams each competing for medals.
The Pomona venue, located about 50 kilometres from Los Angeles, will host matches from July 12 to 29, 2028. Before the Olympics, it will also stage Major League Cricket matches featuring the Los Angeles Knight Riders
