Perkins, now Australia's most senior sport executive, believes the Olympic Games must evolve to remain relevant to modern audiences. He suggested that traditional sports may need to be replaced by others with greater contemporary appeal, with cricket and netball being mentioned as potential additions for the Australian-hosted Games.
The IOC has expressed concern about the growing number of Olympic sports, noting that Sydney 2000 featured 28 sports while Los Angeles 2028 is set to include 36. Many current sports have multiple disciplines requiring multiple venues, contributing to the expansion. h-doctor.club
