April 30, 2025 11:27 AM

Cricket retained, MMA to debut at Asian Games 2026 in Japan

Cricket and mixed martial arts (MMA) will feature at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Tuesday, giving both sports a lift ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. MMA will make its debut at the Asian Games, while cricket returns in the T20 format. The decision was finalised during the 41st meeting of the Asian Games 2026 Organizing Committee (AINAGOC) Board of Directors at Nagoya City Hall on April 28, the OCA said in a statement. Cricket will feature for ...