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From Pom-Poms to Touchdowns: L.A. 2028 Olympics Set to Break Barriers!

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Get ready to cheer, not just for gymnastics but for flag football too! The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are shaking things up. 🏈🎉 #LA2028 #Olympics

Los Angeles is gearing up to host the 2028 Olympics, and it's already shaping up to be a unique spectacle. One of the standout features that will differ from the 2024 Paris Games is the inclusion of new sports such as flag football. This shift not only showcases the evolving nature of the Olympics but also highlights L.A.'s commitment to innovate and excite. The Olympic flame has officially been handed over, with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass receiving it from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo during the closing ceremony—a symbolic gesture that marks the beginning of L.A.'s rigorous five-year countdown.

The preparation for the 2028 Olympics is already in full swing, as the city aims to offer a blend of historical homage and modern flair. Unlike Paris, which had the Eiffel Tower as its iconic backdrop, Los Angeles plans to utilize its vibrant urban landscape and cultural landmarks. This will not only provide a visually stunning experience for viewers worldwide but also give attendees a taste of the city's rich diversity. According to planners, the economic benefits of hosting such a monumental event could rival the success of the 1984 Games, which set a high bar for profitability.

But wait, there's more! Former President Donald Trump has taken some credit for bringing the Olympics to L.A. He mentioned that during his tenure as President-Elect, he worked closely with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles to secure the 2028 Games for the United States. Whether or not you believe him, it's another layer of drama and intrigue that adds to the overall excitement.

What truly sets apart the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is the city's dedication to pushing boundaries. Adding sports like flag football is just one example of how L.A. aims to broaden the Olympic appeal and engage new audiences. Expect more surprises as the event approaches!

Did you know that Los Angeles will be only the second city to host the Summer Olympics for the third time? The first city was London. Also, the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will once again play a crucial role in the Games, just as it did in 1932 and 1984. Get ready for an unforgettable Olympic experience, mixing the old with the new!

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Here's how the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will differ from Paris (NBC Southern California)

The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will include some sports that were not in Paris, including flag football, among several changes from 2024.

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The way-too-early preview for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics - ESPN (ESPN)

An incredible 2024 Paris Olympics is in the books -- what can we expect from Los Angeles in 2028?

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Plaschke: Bring it on! Los Angeles begins countdown to 2028 ... (Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass holds up the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times).

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From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 ... (ABC News)

LOS ANGELES -- It's Los Angeles' turn for the torch. Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris closing ceremony Sunday, before handing it off to a ...

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Can't borrow Eiffel Tower, but L.A. 2028 Olympics can learn from ... (The Washington Post)

PARIS — At Sunday's Closing Ceremonies, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo passed the Olympic flag to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass — and with it, the pressure to ...

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What to know about the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles ... (Yahoo Sports)

The 2024 Paris Olympics are now officially behind us. The Games wrapped up on Sunday night with the Closing Ceremony at the Stade de France, ending what was ...

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Next Olympic Games: Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympics ... (AZCentral.com)

With the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris drawing to a close, here's a look at the next Summer Olympics site: Los Angeles, host of the 2028 Olympics.

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Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games Planners See Economic Upside (The New York Times)

The 2028 Games will be the third for Los Angeles as host, but it will be a challenge to repeat the success of 1984.

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Donald Trump Takes Credit For LA 2028 Olympics: 'Got the Job Done' (Newsweek)

"As President-Elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was ...

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10 U.S. Athletes to Watch for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles (Sports Illustrated)

These young U.S. athletes made their debuts in Paris and are primed to feature prominently in the next Summer Games in four years on home soil.

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Paris Bids Adieu as LA Prepares for 2028 Olympics (Advocacy)

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony yesterday, marking the end of more than two weeks of memorable events that ...

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Lacrosse Sixes at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028: Everything ... (Olympics)

LA28 will spotlight the fast-paced lacrosse sixes format, a thrilling version of the sport designed for the modern era. World Lacrosse President Sue Redfern ...

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From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 ... (The Associated Press)

Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris closing ceremony Sunday, before handing it off to a key representative of LA's local business — Tom ...

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The countdown is on for the 2028 Olympics. Here's where LA stands ... (LAist)

Officials say they're aiming for a transit-first Games when it welcomes the world to Los Angeles in 2028.

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L.A. Olympics 2028 look-ahead: Hello to baseball and flag football ... (NBC News)

PARIS — With the cauldron here now extinguished, all summer eyes can look four years down the freeway to Los Angeles, when a handful of old friends drop by ...

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What Travelers Need To Know About The 2028 Olympic Games In ... (Forbes)

The 2024 Summer Olympics ended yesterday in Paris, with the baton being passed on to Los Angeles, who will host the Games in 2028. Though four years away, ...

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As the Olympic flame heads for Los Angeles, what can we expect ... (CTV News)

The Paris Games are over, the Olympic flame that hung suspended in a cauldron above the Jardins de Tuileries extinguished, and the Olympic flag handed over ...

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Au revoir, Paris. Here's how Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 ... (PBS NewsHour)

Amid a stadium-and-arena boom, LA will polish existing structures rather than erect new ones.

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How Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 Olympics (Axios)

Why it matters: Organizers of the L.A. Games are taking a cue from Paris on striving for sustainability, vowing the tournament will be a "no build" and "car- ...

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Baseball-Softball at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 ... (Olympics)

The IOC approved the inclusion of baseball-softball in LA28 last year, along with lacrosse sixes, flag football, T20 cricket and squash. Baseball is thought to ...

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'No-car Games': Los Angeles readies for its 2028 Olympics closeup (The Guardian)

“This is the biggest moment in LA28 history to date, as the Olympic flag passes from Paris to LA,” Casey Wasserman, the LA28 chairperson and president, said in ...

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