Mayor Bass, leaders from 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games expected to make important announcement
Mayor Karen Bass and leaders from the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to make an important announcement Thursday morning.
Los Angeles is getting ready to welcome the world for the summer games and Bass has said the city needs to make major improvements to clean up the city. Los Angeles is no stranger to hosting the Olympics, the city was home to the Summer Games in 1984 and 1932.
Mayor Bass and leaders from the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to make an important announcement.
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Several changes have been made to the venue plan, including moving beach volleyball to Alamtios Beach and the equestrian competition to Santa Anita Park.
Last month, organizers for L28 unveiled an updated venue plan, adding the Universal Studios lot as the host site for squash and Dodger Stadium for baseball.
Surfing competition is to take place at Trestles Beach in San Clemente, known for its consistent waves. Venice Beach will host the triathlon, which relocated from Long Beach, and will also serve as the starting point in both the marathon and the cycling road courses. The courses and finishes for both will be confirmed and announced at a later date, organizers said.
"This plan brings the Games to all corners of our city like never before — from the Sepulveda Basin to the iconic shores of Venice Beach, our world-famous neighborhoods as well as our hidden gems will be on full display for all to experience and enjoy," Mayor Karen Bass said.
The Honda Center in Anaheim is expected to receive $1 billion in improvements ahead of the Olympics. The venue has been selected to host indoor volleyball.
"This is more than just an investment in a venue — it's an investment in Anaheim and the future of Orange County as a global destination for live entertainment," said Bill Foltz, the CEO of OC Sports and Entertainment in a statement. "Honda Center Encore reflects our commitment to delivering a world-class experience for every guest, every visit — all made possible through the vision and generosity of the Samueli Family."
Venue sites for 2028 Summer Olympics competition:
City of Los Angeles – 2028 Host City
3x3 Basketball in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area
Baseball in Dodger Stadium
Boxing in the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles (preliminaries), Arena in Downtown Los Angeles (finals)
Cycling Road in Venice Beach (starting point)
Marathon in Venice Beach (starting point)
Modern Pentathlon in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area
Rhythmic Gymnastics in the USC Sports Center
Squash at the Universal Studios Lot
Triathlon in Venice Beach
City of Carson – 2028 Venue City
Archery in the Stadium
City Long Beach – 2028 Venue City
Beach Volleyball at Alamitos Beach
Coastal Rowing at the Waterfront
Target Shooting in the Convention Center
Sport Climbing at the Convention Center Lot
City of Anaheim
Volleyball in the Arena
City of Arcadia
Equestrian at Santa Anita Park
City of Pomona
Cricket at the Fairgrounds
City of San Clemente
Surfing at Trestles Beach
City of South El Monte
Shotgun Shooting at the Shotgun Center
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