Usain Bolt named ambassador for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
2024.04.29
The eight-time Olympic gold medallist thinks that cricket’s return to the Olympics in LA 28 is encouraged by the Americas tournament.
Usain Bolt, an eight-time Olympic gold medalist, has been selected to serve as the ambassador for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will take place in June and be co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies.
Bolt, a superstar in athletics who holds world records in the 100, 200, and 4×100 meters, is anticipated to be a major force behind event promotion. The official tournament anthem’s music video, which stars Sean Paul and Kes, including a cameo by the Jamaican.
Bolt remarked, “I am overjoyed to be an ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.” “Cricket has always held a particular place in my heart; I am honored to be a part of such a prominent competition. I come from the Caribbean, where cricket is a way of life.
“I am excited to contribute to the growth of cricket worldwide and bring my energy and enthusiasm to the World Cup,” he continued.
Bolt’s first love as a child was cricket, and the Jamaican wanted to be a fast bowler. In fact, his high school cricket coach was the one who first encouraged him to attempt track and field, which is how he first became interested in athletics.
Bolt is well-known for being an avid cricket fan and for having a close association with Caribbean cricket great Chris Gayle, despite the fact that he changed his musical direction.
“Cricket has always held a special place in my heart, and I look forward to attending West Indies matches at the World Cup,” Bolt said. “Coming from the Caribbean, where cricket is a part of life,”
The legendary athlete said that cricket’s return to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 is encouraged by the US competition.
“It is important for cricket to get the sport into the US. It’s the largest sports market in the world, and the excitement we will create for the T20 World Cup presents a significant chance for cricket to be included in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, according to Bolt.
“Every sport aspires to compete in the Olympics because it is such a huge event and winning a gold medal is such an amazing feeling,” he said in closing.
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