'Milestone' as structure starts on LA Olympic cricket stadium
Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after 128 years reached an "crucial milestone" Wednesday when construction began on the fresh Los Angeles 2028
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'Milestone' as structure starts on LA Olympic cricket stadium
Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after 128 years reached an "crucial milestone" Wednesday when construction began on the fresh Los Angeles 2028 cricket venue.
International Cricket Committee (ICC ) Chairman Jay Shah and other representatives took part in a ground-breaking ceremony on the Fairplex Grounds in Pomona, Los Angeles County.
"Our center 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 crucial milestone in cricket's return to the Olympics and is a proud instant for all ICC participants 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.
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