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LA28 Three Year Update

IOC Coordination Commission Visits Los Angeles

The International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission visited Los Angeles ahead of the three-year mark from when the city will host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. “LA28 has achieved major milestones that are laying the foundation for a truly remarkable edition of the Games,” said Nicole Hoevertsz, LA28 Coordination Commission chair. “From finalizing the […]

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LA28 Paralympic Venue Plan

LA28 Reveals Updated Paralympic Venue Plan

LA28 has unveiled the updated 2028 Paralympic Summer Games venue plan following approval from the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board. With every competition venue within a 35–mile radius, the venue plan reduces the overall number of standalone sites and minimizes travel times for athletes staying in the Paralympic Village. For the first time since Rio […]

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Trevor Lawrence Pro Bowl
Trevor Lawrence threw to the end zone during one of the flag football games at the Pro Bowl on February 5, 2023, in front of a large crowd at Allegiant Stadium. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

NFL Players Eligible for Flag Football at 2028 Olympic Summer Games

Since flag football was approved to make its debut as an Olympic sport at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, there’s been one question on everybody’s mind: will NFL players be eligible? That answer is yes, as today the 32 NFL owners voted unanimously to permit the participation of its players at the Spring […]

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LA28 Partners with Infrastructure Company AECOM

The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games and Team USA have announced AECOM as the Official Venue Infrastructure Partner for the entities. AECOM will support the delivery of the venue infrastructure program for the Games that will feature over 15,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Working closely with LA28 and key stakeholders, AECOM will help deliver […]

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Elevate 2028

USA Triathlon Announces Elevate 2028: Focus Forward

USA Triathlon has announced a strategic plan that will shape the future of the national governing body ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The ‘Elevate 2028: Focus Forward ‘ campaign will focus on new priorities and initiatives to bring greater participation to the sport. The LA28 Games will be the […]

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ICF OKC
Riversport Founder Mike Knopp, right, gave the International Canoe Federation delegation a tour of the Riversport complex. ICF Photo

International Canoe Federation Members Visit Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City recently presented International Canoe Federation members with keys to the city as preparations continue for the canoe slalom events in the build-up to the 2028 Olympic Summer Games. ICF President Thomas Konietzko, Vice President Lluis Rabaneda and Secretary General Richard Pettit received keys from Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt during their two-day visit […]

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Los Angeles on Clock for 2028 Olympics and Paralympics After IOC Visit

The International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission wrapped up a three-day visit to Los Angeles this week to review selected venues and track the progress of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Los Angeles. The commission visited the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood, and the convention center, waterfront and […]

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USOPP Names John Slusher as CEO

Former Nike executive John Slusher will be the new chief executive officer for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties, the commercial joint venture between the LA28 Organizing Committee for the 2028 Games and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. “I’m thrilled to return to the world-class sports city of Los Angeles and build upon the […]

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Opening session
The TEAMS '24 Opening General Session titled "The Golden Decade" featured (from left) two-time Olympic Gold Medal Hurdler Edwin Moses, four-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Janet Evans, two-time Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech and USOPC Chief of Sport and Athlete Services Rocky Harris. Jared Wickerham photo

TEAMS ’24 Promotes U.S. Olympic Golden Decade Ahead

The Opening Session examined the incredible opportunities for the sports-events industry in the decade to come. Los Angeles is officially on the clock for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. The event will mark the first time a U.S. city has hosted the Summer Games in three decades and a return to the destination […]

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