Venue will take centerstage during the Games, says ICC chair Jay Shah as LA28 stadium construction begins

April 23, 2026 11:01 AM

Venue will take centerstage during the Games, says ICC chair Jay Shah as LA28 stadium construction begins

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday welcomed the start of construction of a cricket stadium at Pomona in Los Angeles County, California, marking a key milestone as the sport prepares for its return to the 2028 Summer Olympics after 128 years. A large-scale ceremony was held at the Fairplex Grounds in Pomona, which ICC chairman Jay Shah described as a “major milestone” for the game and its 2.5 billion fans worldwide. “These are very exciting times for the game of cricket ...

Mandaviya felicitates Indian teams for Asian Lacrosse Games gold, pushes for LA28 qualification

March 25, 2026 3:56 PM

Mandaviya felicitates Indian teams for Asian Lacrosse Games gold, pushes for LA28 qualification

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s lacrosse teams for their gold medal victories at the Asian Lacrosse Games in Riyadh. He urged them to continue working hard and aim to make history by qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Addressing the athletes, he emphasised that determination, exposure, and consistent effort are key to the growth of emerging sports like lacrosse. “Lacrosse is an upcoming sport fo...