For a sport to be included in the Olympics it must be widely played by men and women, in at least 75 and 50 countries, respectively and on four continents.
Cricket doesn't have the global appeal but with the advent of Twenty20 Cricket, there are currently some moves to try and have cricket added for the 2020 Olympic Games.
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What sports are not included in the Olympic games?
cricket
Is cricket going to be part of the 2012 olympic games?
No it is not one of the events
Is cricket an Olympic sport?
cricket is not an olympic sport (i am not sure )
How many kinds of sport were in the first Olympic Games?
every types such as cricket,badmintonetc...
What the names of olympic games?
swimming basket ball cricket
What games are included in the olympic games?
There are alot of olympic games! Here are a few: Swimming Wrestling Archery Running Gimnastics Sorry that isnt all of them :(
What is the oldest ball and stick game in the Olympic Games?
Of the current sports, that would be field hockey which first appeared at the 1908 Olympic Games. Basque pelota, cricket, croquet, golf and polo all debuted at the 1900 Olympic Games but over time have been discontinued.
Why cricket not included in olympic?
cricket was not sportsmen game,because in all others games everybody should be fit,all players should be invoved,but in cricket one man can change the game
Which is the only country to have won an olympic gold medal for cricket?
Great Britain at the 1900 Games in Paris.
Can cricket be a olympic sport?
Yes, Cricket was played as an Olympic Sport in the 1900 Paris games. But due to lack of interest it was dropped. The reason why it has not featured since is because the IOC failed to recognise it as a sport! In 2007 this changed when the IOC provisionally recognised it as a sport. But the earliest games it could appear in will be 2020.
Where you will find cricket games?
When did Pakistan win Olympic gold medal in Hockey for the first time?
Who thinks there cooler skater kids or cricket kids?
skater. cricket isnt played around the world
Is the summer Olympic games and the Olympic games the same?
Yes. The Olympic Games include the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Summer Olympic Games is said to separate it from the Winter Olympic Games.
Why did cricket disqualify for an Olympic sport though it appeared for trials at Asian Games?
because it takes an long time to play this game
Which Indian football player had participated in olympic games also captained ranji trophy cricket team for his state?
Chuni Goswami
Is cricket a Olympic sport?
No cricket is not an Olympics sport (but i wish it could beee......)
What Olympic games were cancelled because of the Olympic games?
the olympic games, of course!
Where were the 1993 Olympic games?
There were no Olympic games in 1993. There were summer Olympic games in 1992 and 1996. There were winter Olympic games in 1992 and 1994.
What racket sports is not an Olympic sport?
cricket
Is water polo included in the olympic games or has it ever been in the Olympics?
Water polo has been contested in the Summer Olympic Games since the 1900 Games in Paris. Water polo was among the first team sports to ever be played in the Olympics, along with cricket, polo, rugby union, and tug of war.
After the first olympic games in Athens 1895 where was the next games held?
In California 1899 and But Todays Olympic Games Are Better Then The Histories Olympic Games Or Known As What Was Games Of The I Olymaid In California 1899 and But Todays Olympic Games Are Better Then The Histories Olympic Games Or Known As What Was Games Of The I Olymaid
How is the Olympic Stadium in Sydney still making money after the games?
The Olympic Stadium in Sydney, Australia is still making money after the games by hosting other sporting events. Soccer, rugby, and cricket matches are all hosted. In addition, music concerts are occasionally held in the stadium.
What famous games are not played in the Olympics?
Golf, for example, is not an Olympic event. Originally they used Live pigeons for the shooting competition ! There are many games & sports which do not feature in the Olympics, Cricket is another...
Why isn't cricket an Olympic sport?
i love cricket and i think that it should be an olympic sport however it already has its own world cup and alot of veryations to the game like 20/20 and test cricket and 1 day internationals
Why isnt greenland represented in the Olympic rings?
It is part of the Americas, so it technically is.
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