As Paris passes the torch to Los Angeles for the 2028 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has already made significant adjustments to the event schedule. In 2023, the IOC approved proposals for five new sports at the 2028 Olympics, some of which — including lacrosse and cricket — haven’t been seen at the Games for over 100 years.
As of August 2024, these five sports have been officially approved for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Cricket
The most popular sport of cricket appeared only once at the Paris Olympics in 1900 and will make a grand return in 2028. The format to be played in Los Angeles will be Twenty20 (T20).
Squash
Squash will also make its Olympic debut in 2028, having previously appeared as a demonstration sport at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.
Baseball/Softball
Baseball and softball will return to the Olympics in 2028 as a combined sport with two events: men’s baseball and women’s softball. However, these events will not be hosted in Los Angeles but in Oklahoma City, utilizing existing sports facilities. Historically, baseball was a men-only sport and softball a women-only event, but they were combined at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Flag Football
Flag football, a no-contact sport played in teams of five, will make its Olympic debut in 2028 in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The U.S. flag football women’s team is the reigning world champion, while Mexico defeated Team USA to take home the title at the 2022 World Games.
Lacrosse
Lacrosse will return to the Olympics for the third time in history in the form of Lacrosse Sixes, a fast-paced version of field lacrosse. The sport previously appeared at the 1904 and 1908 Olympic Games. World Lacrosse president Sue Redfern hailed its inclusion in the 2028 Olympics as a “seminal achievement” for the sport.
And these are the Sports that are reportedly being cut from the 2028 Olympics:
Break Dancing
Breaking, which made its debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics, will not be featured in Los Angeles. The sport failed to gain traction, partly due to the negative reception of performances like that of Australia’s Rachael Gunn, aka RayGun, whose routine was widely mocked.
Boxing
While not formally removed, boxing is in danger of being left out of the 2028 Los Angeles Games due to the lack of a global governing body. The International Boxing Association (IBA) was stripped of recognition by the IOC in 2023 due to corruption allegations and governance failures. The IOC has expressed a desire to see boxing included, but it is up to the boxing community to organize themselves.
“LA28’s proposed sports ignite the imagination on the field of play and drive culture off it. They’re relevant, innovative, and community-based, played in backyards, schoolyards, community centers, stadiums, and parks across the U.S. and the globe,” said LA28 chairperson Casey Wasserman in a press release. “They will bring new athletes to the Games, engage diverse fanbases, and expand the Games’ presence in digital spaces, further amplifying LA28’s mission to deliver an unparalleled experience.”
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