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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 Reveals Initial Details of Olympic Triathlon Courses●Initial Details of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon Courses Unveiled
Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games have unveiled initial details of the triathlon courses. The announcement offers the first look at how the swim, bike and run segments will be laid out for both the Olympic and Paralympic events. Further specifics on venues and course design are expected as planning for the 2028 Games continues.
- 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.
- 13LA28 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.
- 15Malaysia'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.
- 16Coca-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.
- 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.
- 18Malaysia'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.
- 19Former Pro Critiques "Opportunistic" 2028 LA Olympic Triathlon Course▼A Former Pro and Venice Beach Local Dissects the “Opportunistic” 2028 Olympic Triathlon Course in L.A.
A former professional triathlete who lives near Venice Beach has offered a detailed breakdown of the planned triathlon course for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, calling the layout "opportunistic." The analysis is drawing attention from triathlon fans and locals curious about how the course will use iconic beachfront terrain and what it could mean for racing tactics in 2028.
- 20LA 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.
- 21Westwood 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.
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Japanese surfers Igarashi Kanoa and Ikeda Miku won gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with Ikeda taking the women's title and Nonaka Minami earning bronze. Their victories secured conditional Olympic qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Ikeda, from Omaezaki in Shizuoka Prefecture, celebrated the win as a major step toward the Olympics.
- 23Malaysia'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.
- 24LA28 Olympic torch relay to pass through all 50 states▼LA28 Olympics torch relay to visit all 50 states
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games have announced that the torch relay will visit all 50 US states ahead of the opening ceremony. The route makes the LA28 relay one of the most geographically expansive in recent Olympic history, carrying the flame nationwide before it arrives in Los Angeles.
- 25Ohashi 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.
- 262028 Olympic torch relay to pass through all 50 states●2028 Olympic torch relay to travel through all 50 states https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.10tv .com/article/sports/oly
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games have announced that the torch relay will travel through all 50 US states before the opening ceremony. The nationwide route aims to bring the Games to communities far from Los Angeles, with local celebrations expected along the way as anticipation builds for the event.
- 27SoCal 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.
- 28LA28 Olympic Torch Relay to Cross 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 Olympics have announced a torch relay that will pass through all 50 US states, beginning in Atlanta. The route, unveiled by LA28 and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, is billed as a historic first for an American Games and is intended to build nationwide excitement ahead of the Los Angeles opening ceremony.
- 29US cricket team set for 2028 LA Olympics return▼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 it features at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and Team USA will field a cricket squad at the event. The United States, co-hosting the Games, is preparing its national cricket program for a sport with a growing fan base in the country.
- 30Will 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.
- 31Biles undecided about competing at 2028 Los Angeles 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 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, but says the chance to compete in her home country is a strong draw. The most decorated gymnast in history has already won eleven Olympic medals across three Games, and fans are watching closely to see whether the home Olympics will bring her back for one more run.
- 32Simone 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.
- 33Some LA communities may miss 2028 Olympics spending▼These LA communities could miss out on 2028 Olympics spending
Reports say certain Los Angeles communities could be left out of the economic spending and investment expected from the 2028 Olympic Games. The concern is that benefits like infrastructure upgrades, jobs and business activity may concentrate in some neighborhoods while others see little gain. The coverage is drawing attention to questions of equity in how Olympic-related money is distributed across the city ahead of the Games.
- 342028 LA Olympics forecast to generate $19.2 billion▼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 for LA County and support roughly 88,000 jobs. The figures cover spending on Games preparation, operations and tourism. Supporters point to the numbers as evidence of the event's regional benefits, while economists often caution that such projections can overestimate net gains for host cities.
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Japanese-American surfer Kanoa Igarashi has become the first athlete to officially qualify for the surfing competition at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The two-time Olympic medalist secured his spot through the qualifying process ahead of the Games on his home turf in California. Surfing fans are celebrating the milestone for one of the sport's most prominent competitors.
- 36Atlanta 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 US stop of the Olympic Torch Relay, which is set to visit all 50 US states ahead of the Los Angeles Games. The relay will carry the Olympic flame across the country in the run-up to the opening ceremony, with Atlanta chosen to kick off the American leg.
- 37Olympic torch to pass through all 50 US states for first time▼Olympic torch will travel through all 50 states for first time ahead of 2028 Games - The Athletic
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics say the torch relay will pass through all 50 US states for the first time, ahead of the Games opening in Los Angeles. The plan marks a break from previous US relays, which covered smaller routes, and is being read as an effort to build nationwide excitement for the event.
- 382028 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.
- 39Kanoa Igarashi secures early surfing spot for LA28 Olympics▼Huntington Beach’s Kanoa Igarashi earns early surfing spot in LA28 Olympics
Kanoa Igarashi, the Huntington Beach surfer and Olympic medalist, has earned an early qualification spot in surfing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The news, reported by the Orange County Register, marks a milestone for the local surfer, who will compete on home turf in Southern California, where surf culture runs deep and the Games are expected to draw major attention.
- 402028 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 unusually broad route for the traditional pre-Games journey of the Olympic flame. The plan aims to bring the Olympics to communities across the country ahead of the Los Angeles Games, and the announcement is drawing attention for its national scale.