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India Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Cricket at LA Olympics to begin on July 12, medal matches on July 20 and 29
Cricket will make its much-anticipated return to the Olympics after a 128-year hiatus, taking center stage at the LA28 Games from July 12 to 29, 2028. The matches will be held at the Fairgrounds Stadium in the city of Pomena, roughly 50 kilometers from Los Angeles, and mark a historic moment for the sport, which last featured in the Olympics in 2028 Olympic cricket competition will feature six teams each in the men's and women's categories, totaling 180 players competing in the T20 format - a fast-paced, globally popular version of the game. According to the schedule released by the LA28 organizing committee, most matchdays will feature double headers, though no matches are set for July 14 and 21. The medal matches are scheduled for July 20 (women's) and July 29 (men's).Each team will consist of a 15-member squad, making full use of the 90 athlete quotas allocated per gender. This format allows for competitive depth while keeping the event compact and viewer-friendly, aligning with the Olympic movement's goal to attract new audiences. Cricket's Olympic history is notably brief - the sport was played only once, during the 1900 Paris Olympics, where just two teams, Great Britain and France, faced off in a two-day match. Great Britain claimed the gold in what became a footnote in Olympic lore - until resurgence of cricket on the Olympic stage coincides with the sport's expanding global footprint. The recent 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies, featured matches at U.S. venues such as Grand Prairie (Texas), Lauderhill (Florida), and New York, offering a clear glimpse into cricket's growing American is one of five new sports approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for LA28, alongside baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash - all selected for their broad appeal and youth on the Games' vision, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said,"When the world comes here for these Games, we will highlight every neighbourhood as we host a Games for all and work to ensure it leaves a monumental are already delivering that legacy as we announce there have been more than one million enrollments in PlayLA. I want to thank LA28 and the International Olympic Committee for making these programs possible and for their continued work to host the greatest Games yet."Cricket's Olympic return is not just a nod to tradition but a bold step toward the future - showcasing a sport that blends heritage with modern flair, now poised to capture the imagination of a global audience once again.- EndsYou May Also Like
TimesLIVE
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Uber named official rideshare, delivery partner for Los Angeles Games
Uber will serve as the official rideshare and on-demand delivery partner of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as Team USA, organisers announced on Wednesday. The partnership will see Uber deploy its mobility platform to design, implement and optimise rideshare operations across the Los Angeles area It will offer transport options including cars, bikes and scooters to help athletes, officials and spectators navigate the city during the Games. Uber Eats, the company's food delivery division, will provide on-demand meal delivery to athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Village, with plans to introduce mobile ordering at select venues for spectators. 'We're honoured to partner with LA28 and Team USA,' Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement. 'It's a tremendous privilege for us to help people from across the globe move around LA and offer on-demand delivery to the Olympic and Paralympic Village.' LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman said Uber's commitment to innovation and seamless service aligns with the Games' vision to deliver an 'unparalleled' experience. As part of the agreement, Uber will also support NBCUniversal's coverage of the LA28 Games as well as the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including new ways to share athlete stories and competitions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The partnership marks Uber as the eighth new sponsor revealed this year for the LA28 Games, and organisers said the deal reflects LA28's ambition to stage the most technologically advanced Olympics to date. Last month LA28 named Japanese carmaker Honda as its automotive partner after announcing Archer Aviation as its air-taxi provider and appointing data cloud analytics company Snowflake as its data collaboration provider. LA28's roughly $7bn budget will be paid for with money from the International Olympic Committee and IOC sponsors as well as domestic partnerships, ticket sales, licensing, merchandise sales and other revenues. The LA28 Games will mark Los Angeles' third time hosting the Olympics and its first time hosting the Paralympic Games. The Games will take place from July 14-30, 2028, and the Paralympic Games from August 15-27, 2028.
Straits Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Uber named official rideshare, delivery partner for Los Angeles Games
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Uber signage is posted at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 10, 2022. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo LOS ANGELES - Uber will serve as the official rideshare and on-demand delivery partner of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as Team USA, organisers announced on Wednesday. The partnership will see Uber deploy its mobility platform to design, implement and optimise rideshare operations across the Los Angeles area It will offer transport options including cars, bikes and scooters to help athletes, officials and spectators navigate the city during the Games. Uber Eats, the company's food delivery division, will provide on-demand meal delivery to athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Village, with plans to introduce mobile ordering at select venues for spectators. "We're honored to partner with LA28 and Team USA," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement. "It's a tremendous privilege for us to help people from across the globe move around LA and offer on-demand delivery to the Olympic and Paralympic Village." LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman said Uber's commitment to innovation and seamless service aligns with the Games' vision to deliver an "unparalleled" experience. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. World Trump's ambassador nominee to Singapore Anjani Sinha has a rough day at Senate hearing Singapore Singapore to hire more than 1,000 new educators annually in the next few years, up from 700 Singapore COE prices rise for all categories Singapore Govt watching job situation for fresh graduates closely, exploring further support: Gan Siow Huang Singapore Man who killed cats by throwing them off HDB blocks has jail term doubled to 27 months Singapore $43k fine for undischarged bankrupt doctor who failed to disclose assets worth over $4m Singapore Female primary school teacher charged over alleged sex acts with underage male student Singapore People working in air-conditioned spaces prefer 24 deg C and warmer: Survey As part of the agreement, Uber will also support NBCUniversal's coverage of the LA28 Games as well as the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including new ways to share athlete stories and competitions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The partnership marks Uber as the eighth new sponsor revealed this year for the LA28 Games, and organisers said the deal reflects LA28's ambition to stage the most technologically advanced Olympics to date. Last month LA28 named Japanese automaker Honda as its automotive partner after announcing Archer Aviation as its air-taxi provider and appointing data cloud analytics company Snowflake as its data collaboration provider. LA28's roughly $7 billion budget will be paid for with money from the International Olympic Committee and IOC sponsors as well as domestic partnerships, ticket sales, licensing, merchandise sales and other revenues. The LA28 Games will mark Los Angeles' third time hosting the Olympics and its first time hosting the Paralympic Games. The Games will take place from July 14-30, 2028, and the Paralympic Games from August 15-27, 2028. REUTERS
The Star
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Olympics-Uber named official rideshare, delivery partner for Los Angeles Games
The Uber logo is shown on the building in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 14, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Uber will serve as the official rideshare and on-demand delivery partner of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as Team USA, organisers announced on Wednesday. The partnership will see Uber deploy its mobility platform to design, implement and optimise rideshare operations across the Los Angeles area It will offer transport options including cars, bikes and scooters to help athletes, officials and spectators navigate the city during the Games. Uber Eats, the company's food delivery division, will provide on-demand meal delivery to athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Village, with plans to introduce mobile ordering at select venues for spectators. "We're honored to partner with LA28 and Team USA," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement. "It's a tremendous privilege for us to help people from across the globe move around LA and offer on-demand delivery to the Olympic and Paralympic Village." LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman said Uber's commitment to innovation and seamless service aligns with the Games' vision to deliver an "unparalleled" experience. As part of the agreement, Uber will also support NBCUniversal's coverage of the LA28 Games as well as the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including new ways to share athlete stories and competitions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The partnership marks Uber as the eighth new sponsor revealed this year for the LA28 Games, and organisers said the deal reflects LA28's ambition to stage the most technologically advanced Olympics to date. Last month LA28 named Japanese automaker Honda as its automotive partner after announcing Archer Aviation as its air-taxi provider and appointing data cloud analytics company Snowflake as its data collaboration provider. LA28's roughly $7 billion budget will be paid for with money from the International Olympic Committee and IOC sponsors as well as domestic partnerships, ticket sales, licensing, merchandise sales and other revenues. The LA28 Games will mark Los Angeles' third time hosting the Olympics and its first time hosting the Paralympic Games. The Games will take place from July 14-30, 2028, and the Paralympic Games from August 15-27, 2028. (Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LA28 organizers confident Trump's latest travel ban won't affect Los Angeles Olympics
From left, Reynold Hoover, LA28 chief executive officer; Casey Wasserman, LA28 chairperson and president; Nicole Hoevertsz, IOC vice president and LA28 Coordination Commission chair; and Christophe Dubi, IOC Olympic Games executive director, pose for a picture after a news conference about the progress of the LA28 Games in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Nicole Hoevertsz, a former Olympian from Aruba who competed in synchronized swimming at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, now the IOC vice president and LA28 Coordination Commission chair, remembers her past experience competing in Los Angeles during a news conference in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Casey Wasserman, LA28 chairperson and president, takes questions from the media during a news conference in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Casey Wasserman, LA28 chairperson and president, takes questions from the media during a news conference in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) From left, Reynold Hoover, LA28 chief executive officer; Casey Wasserman, LA28 chairperson and president; Nicole Hoevertsz, IOC vice president and LA28 Coordination Commission chair; and Christophe Dubi, IOC Olympic Games executive director, pose for a picture after a news conference about the progress of the LA28 Games in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Nicole Hoevertsz, a former Olympian from Aruba who competed in synchronized swimming at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, now the IOC vice president and LA28 Coordination Commission chair, remembers her past experience competing in Los Angeles during a news conference in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Casey Wasserman, LA28 chairperson and president, takes questions from the media during a news conference in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Planning and preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has made 'significant progress' and organizers on Thursday expressed confidence that President Donald Trump's latest travel ban won't prevent games participants from entering the U.S. 'It was very clear in the directive that the Olympics require special consideration and I actually want to thank the federal government for recognizing that,' LA28 chairman and president Casey Wasserman said during a news conference at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Advertisement 'It's very clear that the federal government understands that that's an environment that they will be accommodating and provide for,' he said. 'We have great confidence that that will only continue. It has been the case to date and it will certainly be the case going forward through the games.' International Olympic Committee member Nicole Hoevertsz, who is chair of the Coordination Commission for LA28, anticipates the U.S. government will cooperate, as it did in hosting previous Olympics. 'That is something that we will be definitely looking at and making sure that it is guaranteed as well,' she said. 'We are very confident that this is going to be accomplished. I'm sure this is going to be executed well.' Sixteen IOC members wrapped up a three-day visit Thursday, having inspected multiple venue locations, including Dodger Stadium where they attended a Major League Baseball game between the New York Mets and the Dodgers. Advertisement The IOC's Coordination Commission was last in the city in November. 'We've seen significant progress,' Hoevertsz said. 'We leave the city very confident with the road ahead.' Noting the games are 1,135 days from opening on July 14, 2028, Wasserman said, "We are in delivery mode now.' Saturday marks the six-month anniversary of the start of the deadly wildfires that devastated Pacific Palisades on the city's west side and the community of Altadena, northeast of downtown. 'In California, there are some obvious things you should be prepared for — earthquakes, wildfires,' Wasserman said. 'You certainly hope that they never happen, but shame on us if we're not prepared for any and every kind of eventuality because that is our job.' Advertisement Reynold Hoover, who runs the day-to-day work of LA28 as its CEO, said contingency planning is ongoing. 'The wildfires gave us an opportunity within the organization to think a little bit differently about how we're structured and how we impact the community and how we think about sustainability,' he said. From a financial standpoint, Wasserman said he's 'incredibly confident' the games will turn a profit. 'Frankly, losing money is not really an option for us. We understand that while there is a backstop from the city, that is not something we ever intend to get close to,' he said. 'We have built our entire delivery to be tracked against the revenue we create, which is why we are being so aggressive, and have been for a long time, on generating as much revenue as possible.' Advertisement Wasserman said LA28 is 'well over" 60% in contracted revenue. 'We have more revenue today contracted than Paris did total revenue," he said, 'and we haven't sold a ticket yet." ___ AP Olympics at
