LA28 Summer Olympics to be held on 14th July 2028

Published at :July 19, 2022 at 11:54 PM

Modified at :July 20, 2022 at 6:25 AM

Paralympic Games will commence on August 15 2028 and close on 28 August.

The dates for the LA28 Summer and Paralympic Olympics have been announced on Tuesday. The opening ceremony of the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics will be held on 14th July 2028 with the games running through July 30. While the Paralympic Games will commence on August 15 2028 and close on 28 August.

The LA28 games will be Los Angeles' third time hosting the Olympic Games (previously 1984 and 1932). It would be the first time for Hollywood City to host the Paralympic Games.

"Today marks the official countdown to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games," said five-time Olympic medallist and LA28 Chief Athlete Officer Janet Evans.

"The LA28 Games will be unlike any other, showcasing the best of Southern California's exceptional stadiums and world-class structure to athletes and fans alike. This milestone makes the Games real for every athlete actively training for LA28 dream and the fans who follow the journey."

"Los Angeles is home to the most incredible competition venues and state-of-the-art training facilities," said Paralympic swimmer and LA28 Athletes Commission member Illeana Rodriguez. "The LA28 Games will be amazing for every athlete who comes to Los Angeles to pursue a lifelong dream. This will be our first Paralympics Games in Los Angeles and we have a major opportunity to show the world what's possible for people with disabilities Southern California is one of the most inclusive and diverse places anywhere and I couldn't be more proud to help host the world's best athletes here in 2028."

The announcement of the LA28 Games dates comes as International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and IOC member and LA28 Coordination Commission Chair Nicole Hoevertsz visited Los Angeles to review and celebrate LA28's planning.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the venues for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics on September 13, 2017. Along with Los Angeles, Paris will also host the Games for the third time (previously 1900 and 1924).

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