Good news for cricket lovers !! The governing body of Olympics (IOC) has finally recognized the international governing body of cricket (ICC). This means that now the ICC can get cricket included as a sport in the Olympics. There is possibility now that we will see Cricket in the 2020 Olympics. This is great news for the sport and its fans. This will also help cricket’s popularity in other countries.
Cricket, powerboating and sports climbing became the latest sports to be officially recognized by the IOC, a status necessary before launching a bid to become part of the Olympic programme.
“The session gave definite recognition to the three federations,” IOC spokesman Mark Adams told reporters.
The three sports can now bid to join the 2020 Olympics as the programme is always determined seven years in advance.
Golf and rugby were latest inclusions in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games when an IOC session voted them in last year. The decision about new sports for the 2020 Games will be taken at the IOC session in Buenos Aires in 2013 where the host country will also be picked.
Source : Reuters
