1919 Allied Games in Paris

France 1919 postcard

                                                            Poster of the Games 

One off multi – sport game held from 22nd June to 6th July in 1919, in Paris France which featured nineteen sports including cricket. The event was only open to participation by armed forces or veterans that served during the war

Pershing Stadium was built by US military with the YMCA after the World War I. Following the conclusion of the Games, Pershing stadium was presented as a gift to France from USA. Around 1500 athletes from 18 nations participated

Cricket was included as a courtesy to expect entries from Britain & the British Empire nations. It was supposed to be governed by the rules of Marylebone Cricket Club of England .

Dominions of Australia, Canada, New Zealand decided not to enter teams against each other, so Cricket did not make it to the final program.