Los Angeles organizing committee announces key dates for 2028 Olympic Games

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Updated 1026 GMT (1826 HKT) July 19, 2022

The dates for LA28 have been confirmed.

(Reuters)The Opening Ceremony of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles will be held on July 14 and the Games will conclude on July 30, Games organizer LA28 announced on Monday. The LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off August 15 and close August 27.

«Today marks the official countdown to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games,» said five-time Olympic medalist 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 culture to athletes and fans alike.»This milestone makes the Games real for every athlete actively training for their LA28 dream and the fans who follow the journey."Jim Thorpe reinstated as sole winner of 1912 Olympic decathlon and pentathlon by IOCThe LA28 Games will mark the third time the Games have been held in the Southern California city after previous events in 1932 and 1984. This will be LA's first time hosting the Paralympic Games.Read MoreOrganizers have said the use of existing stadiums as well as college dormitories to house athletes and media will help keep costs down and reduce the environmental impact.«LA is an ambitious city of endless possibilities and the Games will reflect our community,» said LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman.«Los Angeles will provide the perfect backdrop to host the biggest cultural, sporting and entertainment event in the world.»LA28 Chief Athlete Officer Janet Evans says the event will be like «unlike any other.» International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said he was impressed by the progress and creativity of the organizers, including LA28's $160 million