The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games July 12 announced more than a dozen venue assignments for Olympic sports, utilizing sports venues and locations in the City of Los Angeles and neighboring cities of Long Beach and Carson. This announcement confirms seven Olympic sporting events to be held in Long Beach. As a venue city, Long Beach is set to host the largest number of sporting events other than the host City of Los Angeles for the LA28 Games.
“The confirmation of these first seven sporting events to be held in Long Beach further solidifies our status as a premier sports destination and our commitment as a major Venue City for the LA28 Games,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “Long Beach will be ready to welcome athletes, spectators and visitors from around the world and showcase our city’s vibrant sports culture and coastal features.”
CARSON —The City of Carson announced that the LA28 Olympic Games will feature four sports events at its venues: the Olympic cycling track in the Velodrome in Carson, Hockey at the fields adjacent from the stadium, rugby sevens in the stadium and tennis in the tennis center.
Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes expressed her enthusiasm: “As Mayor of Carson, I am thrilled to express our community’s pride and excitement as a Venue City for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This historic moment showcases Carson’s world-class facilities and vibrant diversity and promises significant opportunities.”
The mayor added, together, Carson and LA28 games will embark on this journey to celebrate the power of sport and the spirit of competition, all while incorporating sustainability and inclusion.
The City of Carson and its citizens aim to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for athletes and visitors from around the globe and LA28’s vision of delivering a more sustainable and inclusive Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Details: www.la28.org.
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