2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games opening and closing dates announced
2022-07-19 16:35:38Source: Xinhuanet
Xinhua News Agency, Los Angeles, July 18 (Reporter Gao Shan) The Organizing Committee of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games announced on the 18th that the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games will be held on July 14, 2028, and the schedule will continue until July 30. 2028; the Paralympic Games will begin on August 15, 2028 and close on August 27.
This will be the third time that Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, will host the Olympic Games and the first time that the Paralympic Games will be held. Los Angeles had previously hosted the 1932 and 1984 Olympics.
The Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee expects 15,000 athletes to participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The organizing committee stated that it will make full use of the existing world-class venues and sports facilities in the Los Angeles area to ensure the sustainability and affordability of the event.
Janet Evans, the president of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee’s Athletes Committee and the famous American swimmer who has won five Olympic medals, said in the statement of the organizing committee that this represents the beginning of the countdown to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is believed that this event will show a unique charm and show the outstanding sports venues and culture of Southern California to athletes and sports fans.
Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti also said in a statement that Los Angeles is ready to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and hosting the Olympic Games will bring great opportunities to Los Angeles and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. .