Why cricket is not included in Olympics?

I'm surprised the Indians are not pushing for this. India have an appauling record at the Olympics. 9 golds in total, the same as Ireland.

The only market that is untapped for the IOC is the Asian Sub Continent. Pakistan (3 golds), Sri Lanka (0 golds) and Bangladesh (don't even have a medal) also have terrible Olympic records. That's a market of 1.7bn people who's interest in the Olympics is likely very casual because they very have little stake in it.

It makes sense on both sides.

nice bit of green wrote: »

I don’t like how sports feel the need to chase participation in the olympics for some sort of recognition.

In fairness it brings a global spotlight on sports that people normally wouldn't be bothered watching. That exposure is huge for sports that are looking to grow.

t.singh1 wrote: »

Cricket is a long game. I think that should be the reason.

It could go in at 20/20 level with 8 teams to keep it reasonably short.

Problem I can see is the weather. And the logistical complications that would throw up...

cricket is one of the very few sports 1000% dependent on the weather to allow a fixture take place. No rain, good light.

if on Sunday 15th August there was in the morning and afternoon a bronze playoff, then in the evening and night the gold / silver final... forecast is rain all week or most of it... what then ? Security, stewards, police, administrators, catering folks, ground staff, extra transportation arrangements can’t be held off waiting all week until the weather gets better.

athletics, swimming, football, equestrian, archery, diving, and lots more have no real weather requirements and would only be impacted if extreme weather events impacted them... Cricket is one of the very few sports that is 1000% depending on good weather and good light..

Hmm interesting observation. Definitely could see this being an issue.

Maybe schedule the entire tournament to finish within the first week of the games... That gives seven extra days to play with. How is this issue resolved at other tournaments - I seem to remember the odd Ireland game decided with the Duckworth-Lewis method.

I’d be surprised if there was any self supporting roof in the world that would cover a test match oval. Maybe in some mega factories. Indoor cricket is not feasible.

my own feelings are if winning Olympic gold is not the pinnacle of the sport it shouldn’t be there. Soccer, rugby, baseball, basketball, tennis and golf shouldn’t be there. I’d say an Aussie would take an ashes series over an Olympic gold.

Given McIlroy said he never fought so hard to be third and it was refreshing and Stephanie meadows playing golf in the olympics instead of competing in an event she won last time with a purse of over €10 million. There was also the Brizillian player who played both the Copa America and Olympics and scored this week in the premiership.

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