IOC president Rogge sees no inclusion for cricket

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge said he did not see cricket being included in the Olympic Games in the near future. On his first visit to Pakistan, Rogge told reporters in Lahore that although cricket was a popular...

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge said he did not see cricket being included in the Olympic Games in the near future.

On his first visit to Pakistan, Rogge told reporters in Lahore that although cricket was a popular sport he did not see it becoming part of the Olympic family. "Neither has the International Cricket Council approached the IOC for consideration," Rogge said.

Rogge, however, said that the issue of squash being included in the Summer Games would be discussed in 2009.

Rogge is on a maiden visit to Pakistan and the national Olympic council is hoping it will lead to more assistance for sports in the country.

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