Cricket could be included in 2030 Youth Olympics
The ICC asserted following the declaration of the Government of India last year that it intends to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games in Mumbai, apart from the Olympic Games in 2036.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is willing to work with the International Olympic Council (IOC) to introduce cricket in the Youth Olympics 2030. The global cricketing body asserted following the declaration of the Government of India last year that it intends to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games in Mumbai, apart from the Olympic Games in 2036.
According to Cricbuzz, ICC General Manager of Development William Glenwright has replied positively to a mail stating, “It’s a good idea and something we could look at.” The mail, assessed by Cricbuzz, and William’s reply was copied to the likes of ICC CEO Geoff Allardice, Wasim Khan, Claire Furlong, and Chris Tetley.
The email to the ICC official advocates for the inclusion of cricket in the Youth Olympic Games, adding that this step would ‘revolutionize’ the game in the associate nations.
“All top sports, including Rugby Sevens, are part of the YOG. Why not Cricket? Including Cricket in the YOG would revolutionize grassroots cricket globally, especially among the ICC Associates.” The age limit for participants in the YOG is between 15 and 18.
“Now that ICC has formed strong links with IOC and IOC recognizes that the ‘cricket brand’ can enhance the ‘Olympic Brand’ it would not be a difficult task to convince IOC to include Cricket as a core sport in the Youth Olympics,” it further read.
Disciplines in the YOG
Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach volleyball, Boxing, Canoeing, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Field hockey, Football, Futsal, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Judo, Modern pentathlon, Rowing, Rugby Sevens, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
Indian Government determined to host Olympic Games
The Indian Government is looking forward to bidding for the 2036 Olympic Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reiterated it during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort.
