The upcoming Olympics in Paris will feature a total of 32 sports, including breakdancing, surfing and football, showcasing the talents of a wide range of athletes from around the world. But the potential for future additions to the Olympic program is endless, with many sports vying for a place on the world’s biggest stage.
Six additional sports are set to be added to the Olympic sports programme at the Los Angeles 2028 Games: flag football, squash, baseball, softball, lacrosse and cricket.
Team USA athletes shared their creative ideas about the future of the Olympic program. Read on to find out what sports they’d like to see in future Olympics, and watch the video above to hear their answers.
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Crystal Dunn, Soccer
Lacrosse
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Dodgeball
Ben Hallock, water polo
UFC
Hannah Roberts, BMX Freestyle
Wakeboarding: “It’s scary, but it’s really cool.”
Brody Malone, Gymnast
Rodeo: “I grew up doing rodeo. [rodeo] So I’m a bit biased.”
Bobby Finke, swimming
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Jordan Delacruz, weightlifter
Competitive Cheerleading
John Tolkien, Soccer
darts
Geoffrey Lewis,
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