LA 2028 News

Following a thorough evaluation by LA28, the IPC Governing Board approved the Organising Committee’s proposal to include Para climbing into the 2028 Paralympic Games

LA28 has updated the venue plan to deliver improved athlete and fan experiences, more sustainable solutions and legacy opportunity in LA, resulting in over USD 150 million in cost savings and new revenue

LA28 becomes the first organising committee in Games history to propose additional sports for both the Olympic and Paralympic Sport Programmes

LA28 was also given the opportunity to explore the inclusion of Para climbing or Para surfing on the programme, and if these sports are put forward for consideration, a final decision will be taken by the IPC Governing Board by the end of 2023

• Ten players were named to USA's first-ever national blind football team, which was formed in November 2022

Integrated emblem is the first in Olympic and Paralympic Movement history

The LA28 Organising Committee gave updates on the progress of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games during a visit of the IOC's Coordination Commission, which included IPC President Andrew Parsons and Chief Paralympic Games Delivery Officer Colleen Wrenn

Bill providing Olympians and Paralympians access to affordable education now goes to California Governor Gavin Newsom for signature

• Initial decision on the LA28 Paralympic sport programme will be taken by the end of January 2023

LA28 Paralympic Opening Ceremony set for August 15, 2028

The Hershey Company has become the first domestic food partner of the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and also renewed its partnership with Team USA

Carter to lead successful planning and execution of 2028 Paralympic and Olympic Games

18 Paralympians and Olympians will share unique insights to create athlete-centred Games and engage local and global fan communities

'One of the key objectives of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games is to use the power of sport to boost the wellbeing, health and education of young people, regardless of their economic background, gender or ability'