IOC:  International Cricket Council (ICC) President Jay Shah congratulated the newly elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Christie Coventry. Christie Coventry is the first woman to become the President of the International Olympic Committee. Apart from this, Christy Coventry is the Sports Minister of Zimbabwe. However, now she will take over the post of President of the International Olympic Committee.

What did ICC President Jay Shah say?

International Cricket Council (ICC) President Jay Shah congratulated Kirsty Coventry on becoming the President of the International Olympic Committee and said that he is committed to the inclusion of cricket in the Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028. For this, he is looking forward to working with the newly elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Christie Coventry.

Olympic Games 2028

Earlier, cricket was included in the Commonwealth Games 2022 and Asian Games 2023. Now there are preparations to include cricket in the Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028. If this happens, cricket will return to the Olympic Games after about 128 years.

First female and first African IOC President

Let us tell you that Christie Coventry will be the tenth President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Apart from this, she will be the first woman and the first African to be elected President of the IOC. Christie Coventry was elected President at the 144th session of the IOC in Costa Navarino, Greece. Earlier, Christy Coventry was invited to the ICC Champions Trophy match. Christy Coventry was seen during the India-Australia semi-final. However, it will be a big step if cricket makes a comeback to the Olympic Games. Apart from cricket, baseball, flag football, lacrosse and squash are also likely to make a comeback at the Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028.