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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.
- 3LA28 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.
- 4Poland 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.
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Economists are warning that Los Angeles will need additional funding to cover the costs of hosting the 2028 Olympic Games. The assessment, picked up by regional outlets, suggests current budget projections fall short of what is required, raising questions about whether taxpayers or organizers will cover the gap ahead of the event.
- 6LA28 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.
- 7LA28 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.
- 9Kanoa 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.
- 10Malaysia'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.
- 11LA28 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.
- 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.
- 13Alexandra 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.
- 14LA28 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.
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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.
- 16Malaysia'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.
- 17Squash 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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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.
- 19Malaysia'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.
- 20Coca-Cola's century-long Olympic partnership runs to LA28●From Amsterdam 1928 to LA28: Coca-Cola’s journey through Olympic history
Coca-Cola's partnership with the Olympic Games, which began at Amsterdam 1928, continues through to the Los Angeles 2028 Games, making it one of the longest-running sponsorships in sport. The company has sponsored every edition of the Games for nearly a century, and attention is turning to its role as LA28 approaches.
- 21Malaysia'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.
- 22Ohashi 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.
- 23SoCal 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.
- 24Will 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.
- 25LA28 Olympic Torch Relay to Cover All 50 States Starting in Atlanta▼HISTORIC LA28 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY TO TRAVEL THROUGH ALL 50 STATES, STARTING IN ATLANTA
Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have announced that the torch relay will pass through all 50 US states, beginning in Atlanta. The route, confirmed jointly by LA28 and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, is being billed as a historic first for the Games, bringing the Olympic flame to every corner of the country ahead of the opening ceremony in Los Angeles.
- 26Simone 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.
- 27Simone Biles undecided on competing at 2028 LA Olympics●Biles undecided about 2028 Olympics amid lure of competing in L.A.
Simone Biles has not decided whether she will compete at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, according to ESPN. The prospect of competing in front of a home crowd in California is described as a strong draw for the American gymnast, who remains the sport's biggest star. Fans and commentators are watching closely for any sign about whether she will return for a fourth Olympic Games.
- 28Olympic torch to visit all 50 states before 2028 LA Games▼Olympic torch will travel through all 50 states for first time ahead of 2028 Games
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics say the torch relay will pass through all 50 US states for the first time in Olympic history. The announcement is being covered as a major milestone for the Games, framing the relay as a nationwide event ahead of the Los Angeles opening ceremony rather than a route limited to the host region.
- 292028 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
Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics have announced that the torch relay will begin in Atlanta and pass through all 50 US states before reaching Los Angeles for the opening ceremony. The route echoes Atlanta's role hosting the 1996 Games and is billed as the most geographically extensive torch relay in American Olympic history. News outlets across the country are covering the announcement, with local papers highlighting their communities' inclusion on the route ahead of the 2028 Games.
- 30Call for transparency as L.A. taxpayers back 2028 Olympics▼With L.A. taxpayers on the line for the 2028 Olympics, a call for more transparency
Los Angeles officials and watchdogs are pressing for greater transparency around the 2028 Olympic Games as local taxpayers bear financial risk for the event. The push, highlighted by the Los Angeles Times, focuses on ensuring the public can scrutinize costs, budgets and contingencies if expenses overrun, amid ongoing concerns about who ultimately pays when Olympic finances fall short.
- 31Some LA communities may miss out on 2028 Olympics spending●These LA communities could miss out on 2028 Olympics spending
Concerns are being raised that certain Los Angeles communities could be left out of the economic spending tied to the 2028 Olympic Games. Questions center on whether investment and business benefits will reach neighborhoods beyond the main venues, reviving debates over who gains from hosting the Olympics in the city.
- 32LA 2028 Olympics leaders make announcement in Atlanta▼LIVE: 2028 Los Angeles Olympics leaders make announcement in Atlanta
Leaders of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics held a live announcement in Atlanta on Monday. Details of what was revealed were not immediately available, but the event drew live coverage from national sports media and local Atlanta television. The announcement comes as preparations continue for the Games, which are now under three years away.
- 332028 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.
- 342028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta, organizers say●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 American Games with the city that hosted the 1996 Olympics, and the flame will travel across the country before arriving in Los Angeles for the opening ceremony.
- 35Atlanta 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.
- 36Kanoa Igarashi First Surfer to Qualify for LA28 Olympics●Kanoa Igarashi Becomes First Surfer to Qualify for LA28 Olympics
Japanese-American surfer Kanoa Igarashi has become the first athlete to officially qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic surfing competition. The news, reported by SURFER Magazine, marks a milestone in the road to the Games, where surfing will once again feature. Igarashi, an Olympic silver medalist, now has his place secured years ahead of the event.
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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.
- 38Atlanta chosen as US starting point for LA28 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 selected Atlanta as the starting point for the Olympic torch relay within the United States. The Los Angeles Times reports on the reasoning behind the choice, which links the relay to Atlanta's history hosting the 1996 Summer Games, though further details of the route have not been announced.
- 39Simone Biles teases decision on 2028 Los Angeles Olympics▼Olympics news: Simone Biles teases 2028 Los Angeles decision
Gymnastics star Simone Biles has hinted she may reveal whether she will compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The most decorated gymnast in history returned to gold-medal form at the Paris 2024 Games, and any hint about her future plans is being closely watched by fans ahead of a home Olympics on US soil.
- 40USA Cricket opens door to USOPC funding ahead of LA28▼LA28 lifeline: USA Cricket opens door to USOPC funding and elite training
USA Cricket has taken a step that could unlock funding and elite training support from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as cricket prepares for its return to the Olympics at the LA28 Games. Cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles programme gives American cricket a pathway to Olympic resources for the first time, with officials and fans weighing what that backing could mean for the sport's growth in the US.