The LA28 Olympics will feature all the traditional Olympic sports, plus new additions like Cricket, Flag Football, Squash, Lacrosse, and Baseball/Softball, with specific team numbers changing, notably more women's soccer teams (16) than men's (12) for the first time. National teams (like Team USA, Great Britain, Australia, etc.) will compete across various sports, with qualification processes determining final participant numbers for each event, including the new additions, which aim to engage diverse global audiences.

Key Details on Teams & Sports for LA28:

New Sports: Cricket, Flag Football, Squash, Lacrosse, Baseball/Softball are confirmed for LA28.

Football (Soccer) Changes: The women's tournament expands to 16 teams, while the men's drops to 12.

Cricket Format: A T20 format will be used, with 6 teams per gender competing.

Team Composition: While the USA is the host, international teams from around the world (e.g., India, Australia, Japan, European nations) will participate across all sports, as seen in past Olympics and discussions for new sports.

Traditional Sports: All core Olympic sports like Athletics, Aquatics, Basketball, Gymnastics, etc., remain on the program.

How Teams Get In:

National Olympic Committees (like the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee) select their athletes and teams.

International Federations manage qualification pathways for their specific sports, determining which national teams earn spots.

So, you'll see the usual powerhouse nations alongside new competitors in these exciting new and returning sports!.