28 Olympics: 12 men’s countries, 16 women’s countries

The soccer competition will be changed at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The men’s numbers will be reduced from the previous 16 to 12 countries. The situation could be severe for the Japanese national team. There is also the possibility that Asian spots will be reduced. Meanwhile, the number of participating countries for women’s soccer will increase from 12 to 16 countries. This will provide a tailwind for Nadeshiko Japan. The IOC explains that gender equality is taken into consideration. It is unclear why the number of women’s teams exceeds the male teams. The men are continuing to fight in the U-23 slot. Since 1996, the Japanese men have been competing in eight consecutive tournaments. The reduction in participation slots will have a major impact on the Japanese national team. Meanwhile, the women’s opportunities are coming as the number of participating countries increases. As the number of participants changes, strategies become important. #Soccer #Soccer News #Shorts