One returning sport’s first and only Olympic appearance was the 1900 Paris games.

The Olympics are constantly evolving, with sports continuously added or removed.

Fortunately, we already know.

Eiffel Tower illuminated at night, showcasing the Olympic rings in front, symbolizing the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris

2.Returning: Lacrosse

Like cricket, lacrosse made its Olympic debut over 100 years ago.

3.Returning: Baseball

Baseball’s history with the Olympics is long.

It first debuted in 1992 and left after 2008.

Jasprit Bumrah bowling during a cricket match, wearing an Indian cricket team jersey

It came back briefly four years ago but was not included in Paris this year.

Team size is part of the appeal of flag football compared to American football.

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Indian cricket team celebrating a wicket during a match against South Africa in the Cricket World Cup. South African player walking away

Three lacrosse players in action during a game, all wearing protective gear and jerseys with a yellow and blue checkered pattern

A group of athletes playing lacrosse on a field, with one player attempting to score a goal past the goalkeeper. The stands in the background are filled with spectators

A baseball player in a pinstripe uniform and cap is pitching a ball on a baseball field

Baseball player, wearing USA jersey, hits ball mid-swing while catcher and umpire watch intently during a game

A softball player in a white and red uniform including a red helmet and knee-high socks with "Japan" on the chest is swinging at a pitch during a game

Cat Osterman pitches in a softball game at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, wearing a USA uniform. Another player is visible in the background near the field

Raneem El Weleily, wearing a sleeveless athletic outfit, plays squash in front of an audience. She has a headband and is focused while holding a squash racket

Two men playing squash on a professional court, with a crowd watching from behind a glass wall

Football player in action on the field, wearing black athletic shorts, white sleeveless shirt, and football cleats, holding a football. Name unknown

Stevland Morris, Michael Johnson, and Terrell Hayden run during a flag football game