Los Angeles 2028
WHEN ARE THE LOS ANGELES 2028 PARALYMPIC GAMES?
The LA28 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony is set for July 14, 2028, with the Games running through July 30, 2028, and the LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off August 15, 2028, and close August 27, 2028.
The LA28 Games will be Los Angeles’ third time hosting the Olympic Games (previously 1984, 1932) and the first time hosting the Paralympic Games. The LA28 Games will represent the creativity, diversity and youthful energy of the Los Angeles region.
WHAT PARA SPORTS WILL BE AT THE LA28 PARALYMPIC GAMES?
A record 33 Para sports submitted applications to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to be considered for inclusion in LA28.
All International Federations with sports in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme put forward applications, together with Para arm wrestling, Para climbing, CP football, Para golf, Para karate, Para dance sport, Powerchair football, Para sailing, Para surfing, Wheelchair handball, and Beach Para volley.
The IPC announced the following 22 sports, with the possibility of Para climbing and Para surfing being announced at a later date.
WHERE WILL THE LOS ANGELES 2028 PARALYMPIC GAMES BE HELD?
The LA28 Games will bring Los Angeles together to create an incredible experience for athletes, fans and everyone in the community, using Southern California’s existing world-class stadiums and venues. Sustainability and fiscal responsibility are core to the Games Plan. With infrastructure already in place, no new permanent venues are needed for the Games.
Some of the venues for the Paralympic Games include:
Downtown Sports Park: a range of Para sports including Para swimming, Para badminton, Para cycling – road, Wheelchair rugby, Boccia, Para athletics, and Para powerlifting.
Long Beach Sports Park: Para triathlon.
South Bay Sports Park: Para cycling – track, Wheelchair tennis, Blind football.
Valley Sports Park: Shooting Para sport, Para equestrian.
Lake Perris: Para canoe and Para rowing.
LA Stadium: Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
LEGACY OF THE LOS ANGELES 2028 PARALYMPIC GAMES
Ahead of the Games, LA28 is investing $160 million in youth sports across Los Angeles, making sport more accessible for kids, particularly in under resourced communities.
Los Angeles expects to host more than 15,000 athletes in 2028 as it welcomes Paralympians and Olympians from around the world to compete on the biggest stage in sports.
WHAT IS THE EMBLEM FOR THE LA28 PARALYMPIC GAMES?
The emblems for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games were unveiled in September 2020, featuring an interchangeable “A” reflecting the cultural diversity of Los Angeles. Built for the digital age, the dynamic and animated LA28 emblem is designed to keep fresh for the unprecedented eight-year journey to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE LA28 PARALYMPIC GAMES?
The official LA28 link can be found at LA28.
