The ongoing BCCI–PCB rift over the ICC Champions Trophy could impact the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
The Champions Trophy is slated to take place in Pakistan, but the BCCI has refused to send the Indian team, advocating for a hybrid hosting model. In contrast, the PCB insists on holding the entire tournament in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s government has accused India of “politicising sport” and is reportedly considering strict retaliatory measures. According to sources, this could include boycotting India in international tournaments, including the 2028 Olympics, where cricket’s inclusion was aimed at boosting viewership and revenue from the Indian subcontinent.
“We will not participate in any event against India unless they agree to play in Pakistan,” a government source stated.
The report also suggests that Pakistan plans to lobby against India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics. India faces competition from other nations, including Hungary, Türkiye (Istanbul), Indonesia, Chile (Santiago), South Korea, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. While the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has not set a deadline for selecting the host, an announcement could come as early as 2026.
Pakistan intends to formally highlight to the IOC how political interference has affected sporting ties between the two nations, particularly in cricket.
Meanwhile, uncertainty continues over the Champions Trophy, with the schedule—originally set to be announced this week—likely to face further delays as the ICC works to resolve the deadlock.
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