The clock is ticking as the Olympic flag has arrived in L.A. for the 2028 Summer Games. Mayor Karen Bass and officials landed in L.A. carrying the official Olympic flag from the 2024 Paris Summer Games. With four years to go, the LA28 organizing committee has a lot on their plate, including venue management, ticketing, transportation, and security.
LA28 must finalize agreements with venues like SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome, and Crypto.com Arena. Negotiations are ongoing with the City of L.A. and neighboring municipalities for hosting events. Security measures are being coordinated with federal and local authorities.
In Paris, the mayor discussed implementing a “no-cars Games” requiring spectators to use public transportation. Plans also include expanding the current rail and bus system. The city aims to address homelessness before the Games by housing Angelenos in need.
Upon landing in Los Angeles, a celebratory mood filled the air as Mayor Bass waved the Olympic flag. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the media awaited her, signaling the start of high gear preparations for the upcoming Games. #OlympicFlag #LALife #LA28Magic #CountdownToLALympics2028 #ExcitementInTheAir #GoForGold.
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