Which of the following is NOT an Olympics Sport? (As of March, 2023)

The correct answer is Cricket.

Key Points

• Cricket is not currently included in the Olympics, but it is scheduled to be included in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
• The LA28 Organizing Committee has proposed including cricket in the 2028 games as one of five additional sports.
• Cricket was originally scheduled to be included in the 1896 Athens Olympics, but was later removed due to a lack of entries.
• It was included in the 1900 Paris Olympics, where Great Britain won the 12-a-side match over France.

Additional Information

• 3×3 Basketball made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, highlighting the evolution of Olympic sports to include new formats.
• Rowing has been a part of the modern Olympics since 1900, showcasing a long history in the Games.
• The latest games included in the Olympics are breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing, featured in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
• The  International Olympic Council(IOC) also proposed ski mountaineering as a new winter sport for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. 

Important Points

• International Olympic Committee
  • The IOC was founded on June 23, 1894, by Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France.
  • The IOC is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • The IOC’s mission is to promote the Olympic Movement, which aims to contribute to building a peaceful and better world through sport.
  • The IOC is responsible for organizing the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, held every four years for each, with the Games alternating every two years.