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Flag football, cricket among five sports proposed for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles 2028 organizers have proposed adding flag football, cricket, lacrosse, squash, and baseball/softball to the Olympic program.
  • The International Olympic Committee will vote on the proposal at their meeting in Mumbai in mid-October.
  • Flag football and cricket would be new Olympic sports, while baseball/softball returns after being excluded from Paris 2024.
  • The NFL and cricket's governing bodies are keen for their sports' Olympic inclusion to expand their global reach.
  • Some changes to existing sports may be needed to stay within the IOC's 10,500 athlete cap if all 5 are added.
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