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Para climbing to be included in the LA28 Paralympic Games
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
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LA28 updates venue plan for the Paralympic and Olympic 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
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LA28 proposes Para Climbing for the 2028 Paralympic sport programme
LA28 becomes the first organising committee in Games history to propose additional sports for both the Olympic and Paralympic Sport Programmes
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LA28 Paralympic Games initial sport programme to feature 22 sports
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
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Newly launched U.S. national blind football team dreaming big for LA 2028 Games
• Ten players were named to USA's first-ever national blind football team, which was formed in November 2022
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Delta and LA28 unveil co-created emblem for first-ever partner integration
Integrated emblem is the first in Olympic and Paralympic Movement history
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LA28 on track to deliver “inspiring” Olympic and Paralympic Games
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
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California legislature approves LA28-sponsored in-state tuition bill
Bill providing Olympians and Paralympians access to affordable education now goes to California Governor Gavin Newsom for signature
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Record 33 sports bid for LA28 Paralympic Games inclusion
• Initial decision on the LA28 Paralympic sport programme will be taken by the end of January 2023
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LA28 announces official dates for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
LA28 Paralympic Opening Ceremony set for August 15, 2028
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Hershey joins as partner of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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
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LA28 appoints Kathy Carter as Chief Executive Officer
Carter to lead successful planning and execution of 2028 Paralympic and Olympic Games
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Athletes’ Commission launched to shape future of LA28 Games
18 Paralympians and Olympians will share unique insights to create athlete-centred Games and engage local and global fan communities
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LA28 invests $9.6mn in kids sports
'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'