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'Milestone' as building starts on LA Olympic cricket stadium
'Milestone' as building starts on LA Olympic cricket stadium LOS ANGELES, United States, April 23, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after 128 years reached an "important milestone" Wednesday when construction began on the new Los Angeles 2028 cricket venue. International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah and other officials took part in a ground-breaking ceremony on the Fairplex Grounds in Pomona, Los Angeles County. "Our focus has been on expanding the footprint of cricket and being part of the Olympic movement is something that brings both pride and dreams with it," said Shah. "The groundbreaking marks an important milestone in cricket's return to the Olympics and is a proud moment for all ICC members and stakeholders worldwide." ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta said the Games would be a significant step in expanding the game outside of its traditional heartlands. "The momentum for our game has never been stronger, with strong participation growth across the world," he said. The inclusion of cricket at LA28 provides a platform to inspire more young people to take up the game, the ICC said, and broaden the fan base across continents, accelerating the game's global growth. Cricket at the Los Angeles Games will feature T20 competitions for both men's and women's teams.
ICC HAILS LANDMARK MOMENT AS LA28 STADIUM ...
Videos and images from the event at Pomona in Los Angeles County are available in the ICC Online Media Zone for free editorial use The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the start of construction of the cricket stadium at Pomona in Los Angeles County, California, marking a major milestone as the sport prepares for its historic Olympic return at LA28 after 128 years. A ground-breaking ceremony was held on the Fairplex Grounds in Pomona on Wednesday, which ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah termed as a “major milestone” for the game and its 2.5 billion fans worldwide. Mr. Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, said: “These are very exciting times for the game of cricket as it makes giant strides in establishing itself as a global sport. Our focus has been on expanding the footprint of cricket and being part of the Olympic movement is something that brings both pride and dreams with it. “The groundbreaking marks an important milestone in cricket’s return to the Olympics and is a proud moment for all ICC Members and stakeholders worldwide. We’re confident this venue will take centre-stage during the Games and leave a legacy for cricket in the USA.” ICC Chief Executive Mr. Sanjog Gupta, who attended the ground-breaking ceremony, said the world body remains focused on expanding cricket globally, with its return to the Olympics marking a significant step towards that goal. Mr. Sanjog Gupta, ICC Chief Executive, said: “This is a 'ground-breaking' moment in cricket's return to the Olympic Games, both for the sport and for the Olympic movement. The journey over the next two years will see many such milestones which enhance the sense of occasion, culture and community, as cricket's home for LA28 is built in Pomona. “With the inclusion in the Olympic Games and other regional multi-sport events, cricket has already stepped into a new era of global growth powered by improved accessibility, elevated visibility and stronger institutional support. “The momentum for our game has never been stronger, demonstrated by the recent ICC events which saw record-breaking stadia attendance as well as broadcast and digital engagement, coupled with deep cultural and socio-economic impact. Strong participation growth across the world and recent "fan-first" efforts by the ICC to grow key markets will further bolster cricket's march into the Olympics." The other dignitaries attending the ground-breaking event were LA28 Vice President of Sports Niccolò Campriani, Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval, Consul G...
Crickets Olympic comeback gains momentum as LA28 stadium construction ...
Crickets Olympic comeback gains momentum as LA28 stadium construction begins in California ICC Chairman Jay Shah described the development as a "major milestone" for the game and its estimated 2.5 ...
Construction begins on cricket stadium for 2028 LA Games
Construction has started on the cricket stadium to be used at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, where the sport will make its Olympic return after 128 years, the International Cricket Council said on ...
