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Three years out from hosting its first Paralympic Games, LA28 celebrated the milestone with the debut of two new custom emblems to further generate excitement for the 2028 Paralympic Summer Games. The “Relentless Reinvention” emblem features a pixelated kaleidoscope representing athletes’ ability to evolve and change constantly. The “Innovation Moonshot” emblem represents progress and possibility […]
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The city of Los Angeles has signed an official Games Host City Accessibility Commitment, which will develop and oversee the implementation of a Games Accessibility Plan ahead of the 2028 Paralympic Summer Games, which take place from August 15–27, 2028. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined members of the Paralympic community to reaffirm the city’s […]
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The domestic policy bill signed by President Donald Trump last week includes approximately $1.6 billion in security funding for both the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Los Angeles, a goal for both of the events’ organizers and one that was praised by the U.S. Travel Association while also […]
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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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The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, organizers confirmed on Thursday morning. Thursday’s announcement follows updates to the Olympic venue plan and precedes updates to the Paralympic venue plan, reflecting a revision to the 2028 Paralympic Closing […]
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Flag football and lacrosse will be played at BMO Stadium near the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the relocation of canoe slalom and softball to Oklahoma City was approved by the Los Angeles City Council as LA28 announced additional venue assignments on Friday afternoon. LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover and Chief Operating Officer John Harper were […]
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PennyMac Financial Services has been named the exclusive Official Mortgage Supporter of the 2026 and 2028 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and a supporter of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a first-of-its-kind partnership with a mortgage lender. Headquartered near Los Angeles, Pennymac will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2028 as the Official Mortgage Supporter […]
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The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games unveiled its latest custom emblem, honoring the upcoming 2024 Paralympic Summer Games in Paris and looking ahead to the first time in history that Los Angeles will host the Paralympic Games in 2028. With a nod to the Olympic Handover ‘A’ that was released on July 22, the custom […]
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The International Paralympic Committee has approved a proposal from LA28 to include Para climbing into the 2028 Paralympic Sport Program, expanding the Games program to 23 sports as Para climbing will make its Paralympic debut in Southern California. The International Federation for Sport Climbing has been hosting Para climbing competitions since 2006. Athletes from 27 […]
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The headlines surrounding the recent report by the Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics & Paralympics centered around the future of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and for good reason. The commission’s work was an outgrowth in part from the sexual abuse scandals at USA Gymnastics and other organizations, and the failure of many […]
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