Athletes begin countdown to 2028 LA Olympics

14 Jan 2026 • 11:32 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Over 300 Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including Nadia Comaneci and Apolo Ohno, gathered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Tuesday to begin the countdown to the 2028 Summer Games.
  • The event promoted the launch of ticket registration for the LA28 Games, which opens Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST.
  • Olympic champion swimmer Janet Evans, chief athlete officer for the LA28 organising committee, highlighted the commitment to delivering athlete-centred games.
  • Athletes met with LA28 officials, with many noting the significant athlete involvement in the planning process.
  • Fans can register at Tickets.LA28.org to secure a time slot for purchasing tickets, with individual tickets and hospitality packages becoming available later this year.

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