New Delhi, India, June 24, 2026: International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah marked Olympic Day 2026 on Tuesday, June 23 by extending support to the IOC’s initiative aimed at promoting health, well-being and community engagement through sport.
Jay Shah highlighted the global reach and unifying power of sport, particularly cricket, which he said had the ability to inspire and empower millions across the world.
“On the International Olympic Day, we are fully behind the initiative of the International Olympic Committee to harness the power of sport to promote health, well-being and community engagement. With more than two billions fans around the world, cricket has the ability to unite, inspire and empower at an unparalleled scale,” Shah posted on X.
“Wishing everyone a happy Olympic Day and looking forward to celebrating with all of you the Olympic spirit that motivates us to move, play and thrive,” the ICC Chairman added.
Cricket will return to the Olympic fold at the LA28 Games. It will be played in T20 format.
Cricket will also feature at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games – India is the defending gold medallists in both the men’s and women’s competitions.
Cricket was first played as a medal sport at the Asian Games in Guangzhou 2010.