Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Introduces New Sports and Changes
Baseball, softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and squash join the roster, while breaking is dropped.
- NBCU's coverage of the Paris Olympics averaged 30.6 million viewers, a significant increase from Tokyo 2020.
- Flag football will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles, reflecting the sport's global popularity.
- Baseball and softball return after being absent since the 2008 Beijing Games.
- Cricket's inclusion aims to boost the Olympics' appeal in cricket-loving nations like India.
- Lacrosse and squash will also feature, with lacrosse using a new sixes format.
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