CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Though there were reports that cricket had failed to make it to the 2028 LA Olympics, ESPNcricinfo understands that no decision has been taken yet and a final call will be taken by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) around October this year after the LA28 organisers finalise the list of new sports by March.

Detailed explanation-2: -The IOC has provisionally removed boxing, modern pentathlon, and weightlifting from the program of 28 “core” Olympic events, and has proposed to add skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing - which were included in the programs of the 2020 and 2024 Games as optional sports.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Cricket. Cricket is not included in Olympics.

Detailed explanation-4: -The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has formally approved the proposal to include surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cricket was included in the Olympics in 1896 Athens Olympics. With not enough participants, it was shelved.