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- 1LA28 Olympics Draws 12 Million Ticket Registrations●LA28 Draws 12 Million Ticket Registrations With Two Years to Go
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games say 12 million people have registered for tickets two years before the opening ceremony. The figure signals exceptionally early demand for the Games in the United States. The registrations came after LA28 opened its ticket interest list, and the total far exceeds initial expectations, suggesting intense competition for seats when sales begin.
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Poland have successfully defended their European volleyball title, capping off a dominant run in the continental championship. With the European crown secured, attention now turns to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, where Poland will aim to convert their continental supremacy into Olympic gold. Fans and commentators are praising the squad's consistency at the top of world volleyball.
- 3Kanoa Igarashi eyes second Olympic homecoming at LA 2028▼Kanoa Igarashi enters "prime years" with second Olympic homecoming in sight
Surfer Kanoa Igarashi, who competed for Japan at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics held near his family's home region, is preparing for what would be a second Olympic homecoming when surfing returns at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, close to his California roots. The Japanese-American surfer says he is now entering his prime competitive years as he builds toward the event.
- 4Alexandra Eala targets Asian Games gold and LA28 spot▼Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Alexandra Eala "would love a gold" and a quota for LA28
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala says she would love to win a gold medal at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and secure a quota place for the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The Asian Games serve as a qualification route for Olympic tennis, making the event a key step in the 20-year-old's bid to reach her first Olympics for the Philippines.
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Attention is turning to which men's volleyball teams have secured spots at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. As the qualification process unfolds, followers of the sport are tracking which national sides have booked their place and which remain to fight for the remaining berths ahead of the Games.
- 6LA 2028 Olympic Triathlon to Feature Rare Beach Start●LA 2028 Olympic Triathlon Venue Includes Rare Beach Start
The triathlon course for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will include a rare beach start, a departure from the more common water or pontoon starts used at most Olympic triathlons. Swimming World reports the venue design puts athletes sprinting from the sand into the surf, a format rarely seen at the Games and expected to add a distinctive spectacle to the event.
- 7Squash chief eyes Olympic debut but wary of Brisbane 2032▼Squash chief looks ahead to Olympic debut, is not taking Brisbane 2032 for granted
The head of world squash says the sport is looking forward to its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028, but is not taking its inclusion at the Brisbane 2032 Games for granted. Squash will appear at the Olympics for the first time in LA, and officials are campaigning to keep the sport on the programme beyond that.
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India is tracking the Asian Games 2026 medal tally after a standout run in archery. The compound mixed pair of Chikitha and Sahil won gold by beating South Korea in a shoot-off, sealing a quota place for the LA 2028 Olympics, and the compound teams added another gold with a emphatic win over China that equalled a world record. Neeraj also stunned a three-time Olympic champion to reach the recurve individual quarter-finals, while wrestlers and shooters continued India's push on Day 12.
- 9Ohashi eyes LA 2028 after Marchand calls him 'scary'▼Games-Ohashi embraces LA 2028 challenge after Marchand calls him 'scary'
Japanese swimmer Ohashi says he is embracing the challenge of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after French star Léon Marchand described him as a 'scary' rival. The comment from the multiple Olympic champion has put a spotlight on Ohashi ahead of the next Games cycle, and he responded by welcoming the pressure of competing against the world's best on American soil.
- 10LA 2028 Olympic torch relay to cover all 50 US states●Agi: Olimpiadi, la torcia di Los Angeles 2028 viaggerà in tutti i 50 Stati Usa AGI - La staffetta della torcia olimpica
Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics have announced that the torch relay will, for the first time, pass through all 50 US states. The route details were outlined in the announcement, marking an unprecedented nationwide relay ahead of the Games, which return to the United States after the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
- 11Coca-Cola's century-long Olympic partnership runs to LA 2028▼From Amsterdam 1928 to LA28: Coca-Cola’s journey through Olympic history
Coca-Cola's ties with the Olympic Games stretch back to Amsterdam 1928, when the company first became involved with the event. Ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games, Olympic organisers are recounting that nearly hundred-year history, tracing how the brand has accompanied the Games through decades of political change, boycotts and evolving sponsorships to become one of the movement's longest-standing commercial partners.
- 12SoCal businesses eye windfall from 2028 LA Olympics▼How SoCal businesses could profit from the 2028 LA Olympics
Businesses across Southern California are looking at ways to profit from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. With the Games expected to draw millions of visitors, local companies are weighing opportunities in hospitality, retail, and services as organizers and city officials continue preparing the region for the global event.
- 13Westwood gets long-awaited sidewalk repairs ahead of LA 2028 Olympics●Westwood receives long-awaited sidewalk repairs ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
Westwood, the Los Angeles neighborhood near UCLA, is finally receiving sidewalk repairs that residents have awaited for years, with work arriving ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics. The improvements target broken and uneven pavements in the area, and the timing has drawn attention to how the Games are accelerating long-delayed infrastructure fixes in neighborhoods across the city.
- 14Simone Biles still undecided on 2028 LA Olympics●Simone Biles remains undecided about the 2028 Olympics, but the lure of competing in LA is very real
Simone Biles says she has not yet decided whether she will compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, though she acknowledges that the prospect of competing on home soil in California is a strong draw. The American gymnast, the most decorated in her sport's history, continues to weigh her future in the sport.
- 15India sweep compound archery golds at Asian Games 2026▼Asian Games 2026: India sweep compound archery team gold medals; secure mixed team LA 2028 Olympics quota
India's compound archery teams have swept the team gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games, winning in the men's, women's and mixed team events. The mixed team victory also secured India a quota place for compound archery at the LA 2028 Olympics, where the discipline makes its Games debut. The sweep underlines India's strength in a discipline it has dominated regionally in recent years.
- 16Team USA cricket heads to 2028 LA Olympics▼Team USA cricket heads to 2028 LA Olympics as the sport returns to the Games for first time in 128 years
Cricket will return to the Olympic Games for the first time in 128 years when Los Angeles hosts in 2028, and Team USA is preparing a cricket squad to compete on home soil. The inclusion marks a major step for the sport's growth in the United States, where it has a large and growing fanbase among immigrant communities. Fans and players are welcoming the chance to showcase cricket on a global Olympic stage.
- 172028 LA Olympic torch relay to pass through all 50 states▼Olympic torch relay for 2028 LA Games to travel through all 50 states
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games have announced that the torch relay will travel through all 50 US states ahead of the opening ceremony. The route aims to bring the Olympics to communities across the country before the Games return to Los Angeles for the first time since 1984.
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US gymnastics is turning its focus to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with the next Olympic cycle now under way on home soil. Attention is on which gymnasts will emerge as the new faces of the programme and how the team will build toward competing in Los Angeles, following the close of the Paris cycle.
- 19Some LA communities risk missing 2028 Olympics spending▼These LA communities could miss out on 2028 Olympics spending
Reports say several Los Angeles communities could be left out of the economic spending expected around the 2028 Olympic Games. As organizers and city officials plan venues, transport and investment ahead of LA28, concerns are growing that benefits like jobs, tourism and infrastructure money may bypass certain neighborhoods. The coverage is prompting debate over whether the Games' economic gains will be shared fairly across the city.
- 20Simone Biles still undecided on competing at 2028 LA Olympics▼Simone Biles undecided about 2028 Olympics, but lure of competing in LA is real
Simone Biles says she has not decided whether she will compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, though she acknowledges the appeal of performing on home soil is real. The American gymnast, the most decorated gymnast in history, is leaving the door open as speculation builds about a possible return for a fourth Games.
- 21LA 2028 Olympics projected to generate $19.2 billion economic impact▼2028 Olympics to generate $19.2 billion in economic output, support 88,000 jobs in LA County
A new economic analysis projects the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will generate $19.2 billion in economic output across LA County and support roughly 88,000 jobs. The findings point to major gains for the regional economy from hosting the Games, covering spending, employment and business activity tied to the event.
- 22Plumptre returns as Nigeria's Super Falcons mix youth for Olympic qualifiers▼Ashleigh Plumptre returns as Super Falcons inject youth for LA 2028 Olympics qualifying
Nigeria's Super Falcons have recalled defender Ashleigh Plumptre while introducing younger players to the squad as they prepare for qualifying matches for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The selection balances experienced internationals with emerging talent, a move that is drawing attention from fans and analysts following Nigeria's recent major-tournament performances.
- 232028 Olympic torch relay to start in Atlanta, cross all 50 states▼2028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta and travel through all 50 states before arriving in LA
Organisers have announced that the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will begin in Atlanta, the host of the 1996 Games, before travelling through all 50 states ahead of its arrival in Los Angeles. The route is billed as one of the most extensive in Olympic history, bringing the relay to communities nationwide in the build-up to the LA Games.
- 242028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta▼2028 Olympic torch relay to start in Atlanta ahead of Los Angeles games, organizers announce
Organizers have announced that the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will start in Atlanta. The choice links the upcoming LA Games to the city that hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics, and details of the relay route are expected to be released as the Games approach.
- 252028 Olympic torch relay to visit all 50 states, starting in Atlanta▼The 2028 Olympic torch relay will hit all 50 states — and it starts in Atlanta
Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have announced that the torch relay will pass through all 50 US states, beginning in Atlanta before making its way to Los Angeles. The route is being framed as a nationwide celebration ahead of the Games, drawing attention to which cities and regions will host the flame along the way.
- 26LA 2028 Olympic torch relay to start in Atlanta▼The 2028 LA Olympic torch relay will begin in Atlanta, traveling through all 50 states. Discover its historic journey!
Organisers have announced that the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will begin in Atlanta before traveling through all 50 US states. The route echoes the 1996 Atlanta Games relay, which famously crossed the country, and is being billed as a historic, nationwide journey ahead of the Los Angeles Games.
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The torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games is set to start in Atlanta. The choice ties the relay to the city that hosted the 1996 centennial Games, giving Georgia a prominent role in the run-up to the Los Angeles Olympics. Details on dates and the full route have not been laid out in the initial reports.
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Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have announced that the torch relay for the Games will begin in Atlanta. The choice links the 2028 Games to Atlanta, which hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics. The announcement is drawing attention as planning for the Los Angeles Games progresses, with observers weighing what the Atlanta starting point signals about the route the flame will take across the United States.
- 29Japanese surfers Igarashi and Ikeda qualify for 2028 Olympics at Asian Games▼Asian Games: Japanese surfers Igarashi, Ikeda book 2028 Olympic tickets
Japanese surfers Igarashi and Ikeda have secured qualification spots for the 2028 Olympic Games through the Asian Games, according to Kyodo News. Their results at the continental competition in surfing earned Japan two places at the Los Angeles Olympics, a notable achievement as nations contested limited quota spots via the Asian Games pathway.
- 30Simone Biles Open on Possible 2028 LA Olympics Bid▼Simone Biles Talks Possibility of Competing in 2028 LA Olympics, Explains Factors for Decision
Simone Biles has discussed the possibility of competing at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, laying out the factors she would weigh in making a final decision. The most decorated gymnast in history said considerations around her body, health and motivation would shape whether she returns for a home Games. Her comments come after her successful Paris 2024 comeback, fueling speculation about one more Olympic run on American soil.
- 31LA 2028 Olympic torch relay to start in Atlanta, visit all 50 states▼LA 2028 Olympic torch relay to visit all 50 states, start in Atlanta
Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have announced that the torch relay will begin in Atlanta and travel through all 50 US states before reaching Los Angeles. The route plan marks an unusually broad national journey for an American torch relay, and is being noted for connecting the Games to cities and regions across the country ahead of the 2028 opening ceremony.
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Atlanta has been selected as the starting point for the torch relay leading up to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The choice nods to the city's history as host of the 1996 Olympic Games, and local outlets report the relay will launch from Atlanta before making its way toward Los Angeles.
- 332028 Olympic torch relay to pass through all 50 states●2028 Olympic torch relay to travel through all 50 states
Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics plan for the torch relay to travel through all 50 US states, a first-of-its-kind cross-country route ahead of the Games. The announcement is being covered widely by local and national outlets, with attention on how the relay will bring the Olympics to communities far from the host city.
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Atlanta has been chosen as the first stop of the 2028 Olympic torch relay, ahead of the Los Angeles Games. The announcement is drawing attention because of Atlanta's Olympic history as host of the 1996 Summer Games, and because the relay route across the United States will be closely watched as organizers build toward LA 2028.
- 35Simone Biles weighing return for LA 2028 Olympics●Simone Biles weighs gymnastics return for LA 2028 Olympics: ‘It would be so much fun’
Simone Biles says she is considering a return to Olympic gymnastics at the LA 2028 Games, telling reporters it 'would be so much fun'. The most decorated gymnast in history is mulling another comeback after her triumphant Paris 2024 performances, and fans are speculating about whether she will compete on home soil in Los Angeles.
- 36Kanoa Igarashi All But Guaranteed Spot at LA 2028 Olympics●Kanoa Igarashi All But Guaranteed His Spot in the LA 2028 Olympics
Surfer Kanoa Igarashi is reportedly all but guaranteed a place at the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The Japanese-American surfer, a former Olympic silver medallist, appears on track to compete when surfing returns on home soil for the United States. Surfing outlets are highlighting his path toward qualification for the Los Angeles Games.
- 37Biles undecided on competing at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics●Biles undecided about 2028 Olympics amid lure of competing in LA
Simone Biles says she has not decided whether she will compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, despite the appeal of performing in front of a home crowd in California. The American gymnast, the most decorated gymnast in history, is weighing another Olympic cycle after adding to her medal haul at the Paris 2024 Games.