Summary
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed interest in introducing cricket to the Youth Olympics in 2030, in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This move follows India’s declaration to bid for both the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) 2030 and the Olympic Games 2036. The ICC’s willingness was communicated through an email exchange between Vivek Gopalan and William Glenwright, with Gopalan highlighting strong support from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the strategic importance of cricket’s inclusion. This development is significant as cricket is also set to return to the Olympics at LA 2028, having last been featured in 1900.
Key Points
– The ICC is considering including cricket in the Youth Olympics 2030 in collaboration with the IOC.
– India’s government has announced a bid for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) 2030 and the Olympic Games 2036.
– Vivek Gopalan proposed the idea of cricket in the Youth Olympics to William Glenwright, ICC’s General Manager of Development.
– Glenwright responded positively, indicating the idea is worth exploring.
– Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly supported the bid for YOG 2030 and the 2036 Olympics.
– Cricket will return to the Olympics at LA 2028, having last appeared in Paris in 1900.
– Key figures involved in the email discussion included Geoff Allardice, Wasim Khan, Claire Furlong, and Chris Tetley.
