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Construction delays on Los Angeles subway projects are raising concerns about transit readiness for the 2028 Olympic Games. Reports point to setbacks on rail expansion work that planners had hoped would ease movement for athletes and visitors. Observers are questioning whether key transit lines can be completed before the Games begin, and officials face pressure to show the city's transport plans remain on track.
- 2L.A. Olympics organizers limit some financial disclosures▼L.A. Olympics organizers limit some financial disclosures, a Times review shows
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have restricted the amount of financial information they make public, according to a Los Angeles Times review. The reporting found that some disclosures about the committee's finances have been limited, raising questions about transparency as preparations for the Games continue.
- 3Poland wins Men's European Volleyball title, secures LA28 spot▼Volleyball: 2026 Men's European Championships: Poland claims title in Olympic gold-medal rematch with France, securing LA28 quota
Poland has won the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship, beating France in a rematch of the Olympic gold-medal final. The victory also secures Poland a quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Further details of the match, including the score and venue, were not provided in the available information.
- 4LA28 Olympics projected to generate $40bn and 224,000 jobs▼LA28 Olympics could generate $40bn and support 224,000 jobs, new study reveals
A new study estimates the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games could generate around $40bn in economic impact and support roughly 224,000 jobs. The projections are drawing attention to the anticipated economic boost for the city and region as preparations for the Games continue.
- 5LA28 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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Los Angeles Olympic organizers LA28 have announced a Human Rights Grants Program, according to Inside The Games. Details on funding levels, beneficiaries or partners have not been made public yet. The move comes as Olympic host committees face growing scrutiny over the social and human rights impact of staging the Games, making LA28 the latest organizing body to formally address the issue ahead of 2028.
- 7LA28 Unveils Initial Triathlon Course Details for 2028 Games▼Initial Details of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon Courses Unveiled
Organisers of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games have released initial details of the triathlon courses for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The announcement gives athletes, national federations and fans a first look at the routes planned for both the Olympic and Paralympic triathlon events, as preparations for the Games continue to take shape.
- 8Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, secure LA28 spot▼Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam won gold at the Asian Games, securing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The victory gives Malaysia an early berth at the Games and marks a notable achievement on the continental stage. Further details about the event, the final opponents and reactions from the athletes or Malaysian sporting bodies were not available.
- 9Malaysia's Ng and Sivasangari seal LA28 Olympics spot with Asian Games gold▼Malaysia’s Ng, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
Malaysian squash players Ng and Sivasangari won gold at the Asian Games, securing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where squash will feature on the programme. The victory marks a significant milestone for Malaysian sport, and the pair are being widely celebrated at home for delivering the country an Olympic berth via a continental title.
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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.
- 11LA28 Opens Second Olympic Ticket Drop After Record First Sale▼LA28 Opens Second Olympic Ticket Drop After Record-Breaking First Sale
Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games have released a second wave of tickets after the first sale broke records for demand. The new drop gives fans another chance to secure seats across Olympic events, following an inaugural sale that reportedly set a benchmark for Games ticketing. Interest in LA28 tickets has been unusually strong, and further releases are expected as the Games approach.
- 12South Korean fencers take four Asian Games golds, target LA 2028▼S. Korean fencers finish Asian Games with 4 golds, eye 2028 Olympics
South Korea's fencing team closed the Asian Games with four gold medals, underlining the country's strength in the sport. Athletes and coaches said the results build momentum toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where they aim to convert regional dominance into podium finishes against stronger global competition.
- 13Malaysia's Eain and Sivasangari seal LA28 Olympics spots▼Malaysia’s Eain, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
Malaysian squash players Eain and Sivasangari have secured qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold at the Asian Games. Their victories hand Malaysia Olympic berths in the sport, a notable achievement for the country's squash programme and a source of pride for Malaysian fans following the Games.
- 14Economists say Los Angeles needs more Olympics funding▼Economists say Los Angeles needs more money for Olympics
Economists are warning that Los Angeles will need additional funding to cover the costs of hosting the 2028 Olympic Games. Their assessment suggests current budget projections may fall short of what is required, reigniting debate over who should pay and whether the city's financial plan for the Games is realistic.
- 15LA 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.
- 16Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, qualify for LA28●Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/27 /m
Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam, the top seeds, defended their Asian Games squash titles with gold medal victories, securing qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The win confirms Malaysia's continued strength in squash and marks the pair as Olympians in the sport's continuing presence at the Games.
- 17LA28 Olympics budget report criticized for missing key details▼An Olympics budget report from LA28 is missing key details. One city official says that’s a problem
A budget report for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics released by organizers LA28 is missing key details, according to local coverage. A city official has criticized the gaps, saying the lack of information is a problem for oversight of the Games' finances. The report's omissions are raising questions about transparency as Los Angeles prepares to host the Olympics.
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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.
- 19Alexandra 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.
- 20Kanoa 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.
- 21Will the NFL go pro with women's flag football?▼Will NFL take women's flag football pro amid sport's rapid growth?
Women's flag football is growing quickly, fueling speculation about whether the NFL will launch a professional league for the sport. The question centers on whether the league will invest in making women's flag football a professional venture as participation and visibility expand, including its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
- 22Squash 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.
- 23Ohashi 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.
- 24SoCal 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.
- 25LA28 Olympic torch relay to visit all 50 states, starting in Atlanta▼HISTORIC LA28 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY TO TRAVEL THROUGH ALL 50 STATES, STARTING IN ATLANTA
Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have announced a torch relay that will pass through all 50 US states, beginning in Atlanta. It marks the first time an American Olympic torch relay is set to cover every state ahead of the Games. The announcement is drawing attention to the route and its symbolic start in Atlanta.
- 26Simone Biles undecided on competing at 2028 Los Angeles 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. The most decorated gymnast in history, who returned to gold-medal form at the Paris 2024 Games, acknowledges that the prospect of an Olympic homecoming on American soil is a strong draw, leaving fans and commentators speculating about whether she will extend her career.
- 27Olympic torch to visit all 50 states ahead of 2028 LA Games▼Olympic torch will travel through all 50 states for first time ahead of 2028 Games
Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have announced that the Olympic torch relay will pass through all 50 US states for the first time, ahead of the Games opening in July 2028. The route marks a first in Olympic history and is being read as an effort to bring the Games to communities across the country rather than only the host region.
- 28Calls grow for transparency as LA taxpayers back 2028 Olympics▼With L.A. taxpayers on the line for the 2028 Olympics, a call for more transparency
The Los Angeles Times reports a call for greater transparency around the 2028 Olympics, with Los Angeles taxpayers potentially liable for cost overruns on the Games. The push for openness centers on how much public money could be on the line as preparations continue in the city.
- 29Atlanta and Olympics leaders to unveil 2028 torch relay plans▼Atlanta and Olympics leaders to announce 2028 torch relay plans
Leaders in Atlanta and organisers of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles are set to announce plans for the torch relay. The announcement is expected to detail how the relay will be organised and what role Atlanta, host of the 1996 Summer Olympics, will play in the run-up to the 2028 Games.
- 302028 Olympic torch relay to start in Atlanta and cross all 50 states▼2028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta and travel through all 50 states before arriving in LA
The torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta and pass through all 50 US states before reaching Los Angeles for the opening ceremony. The route echoes the 1996 Atlanta Games relay, and organisers say it is designed to bring the Olympic spirit to every corner of the country ahead of the Games.
- 31Los Angeles 2028 Olympics leaders make announcement in Atlanta▼LIVE: 2028 Los Angeles Olympics leaders make announcement in Atlanta
Leaders of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games made an announcement during a live event in Atlanta. No details of the announcement were immediately available beyond the broadcast. It is not yet known whether the remarks concerned venue planning, sponsorship, or other Games preparations.
- 322028 LA Olympics torch relay to cover all 50 states●2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics torch relay will visit all 50 states
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics have announced that the torch relay will pass through all 50 US states, an unprecedented reach for an American Games. The plan aims to bring the Olympic celebration nationwide ahead of the opening ceremony in Los Angeles, drawing attention to how the relay route will be organized across such a vast distance.
- 332028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta, organizers announce▼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, connecting the city that hosted the 1996 Games to the upcoming LA event. The decision highlights the Games' American Olympic history and is drawing attention as planning for the 2028 relay and festivities takes shape.
- 34Japanese 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.
- 35Atlanta named first US stop of LA28 Olympic Torch Relay▼Atlanta confirmed as first US stop with LA28 Olympic Torch Relay to visit all 50 US states
Organisers of the LA28 Olympic Games have confirmed Atlanta as the first American stop of the Olympic Torch Relay, with the flame set to visit all 50 US states before reaching Los Angeles. The route honours Atlanta's role hosting the 1996 centennial Games and marks the torch's return to American soil for the first time since 2002.
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Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have announced that the torch relay will start in Atlanta. The Georgia capital, which hosted the 1996 Summer Games, will mark the starting point of the relay leading to the LA opening ceremony. The decision ties the upcoming American-hosted Games to the last time the Olympics were held in the United States city.
- 372028 LA Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta▼2028 Los Angeles Olympic torch relay will begin in Atlanta, organizers announce
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games have announced that the torch relay will begin in Atlanta. The choice links the upcoming Games to the city that hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics. Further details about the relay route and start date have not yet been released by organizers.
- 38LA28 picks Atlanta as U.S. start of Olympic torch relay▼Why LA28 has chosen Atlanta as the U.S. starting point for the Olympic torch relay
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have chosen Atlanta as the American starting point for the Olympic torch relay ahead of the Games. The Los Angeles Times reports on the reasoning behind the selection, which links the upcoming Games to Olympic history in the United States as planning for the relay and the LA28 event continues.
- 39LA 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.