Cricket Australia has targeted its inclusion in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the sport’s place at the heart of sporting culture. of the country.
The ambitious “Where Games Grows” plan, released on Monday, aims to double the number of children aged 5 to 12 playing the game to 210,000 over the next five years, of which girls make up 60,000. among them.
One of the other goals is to bring cricket back to the Olympics for the first time since 1900 – if that goal has not been achieved at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
The host city can include any sport but requires approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Twenty20 women’s cricket made its Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham last month as Australia beat India with nine runs in the final to claim its first gold medal.
Brisbane plans to rebuild the city’s Gabba cricket ground as a 50,000-seat Olympic Stadium to host the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2032 Olympics.
The inclusion of cricket in the 2032 and Paralympic Games is part of a “sustainable future” plan that also aims to improve the fan experience, expand the base and continue Australia’s success on the scene. world.
Cricket Australia has set its sights on at least three ICC championships within the next five years for both the men’s and women’s national teams.
CA CEO Nick Hockley said: “This strategy contains both a vision and a clear plan for how we can achieve bold, transformative change while meeting our responsibilities. our core responsibility.
“I want to thank everyone at the game for their passion and commitment as we work to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket, and make cricket at the same time. become a sport for all that makes Australians proud.”
