BCCI and Jay Shah open for India’s participation if cricket gets inducted at Olympics

On Sunday, the Tokyo Olympics 2020 concluded. India Seven medals were won in the global competition. This was the most impressive performance in Olympic history and made Indian citizens proud of all their efforts. With eight teams participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, cricket, which was a part of the Olympics back in 1900 with Great Britain and France competing in a two day fixture, is now allowed to re-enter the Olympics.

The International Cricket Council (ICC), has been working out the details and submitted a proposal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Although the ICC had been in discussions with the IOC previously, it was the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI), who resisted the invitation to the Olympics. This made the ICC reconsider its desire to have cricket in the international event.

If reports are true, Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, has stated that India will be participating in Olympics Cricket. Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, stated that India will participate in the Olympics once cricket is included. "The BCCI is on the same page with the ICC as regards to participation in the Olympics."

The BCCI was pleased with the performance of the Indian athletes in Tokyo 2020, and there are many more such laurels in the future.OlympicsThe BCCI changed its position. A BCCI official told Hindustan Times that the BCCI was more than happy to collaborate with the government to increase India's medal chances.

T20 format to be part of Olympics 2028

It is not yet clear which format allows eight countries to participate in Olympics. The T20 format is the current leader. The games will end in four hours and it is likely that the most short format will be included in the spectacle, mostly in Los Angeles in 2028.

It is still farfetched to think of cricket being included in the Olympics next year, but India's growing consumer reach as well as smart digital engagement will prove beneficial for IOC's search of new Olympic prospects.