2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Schedule, Athletes, and New Initiatives Unveiled

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics schedule revealed, athletes like Ali Truwit and Ariarne Titmus highlighted, new electric buses and flag football announced for the Games.

2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics Schedule

The LA 2028 Olympics Opening Ceremony is set for July 14, 2028, with competition continuing through July 30, 2028. The LA28 Paralympic Games will begin on August 15, 2028, and conclude on August 27, 2028.

LA28 Volunteer Program Launch

LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has launched a volunteer program inviting residents to assist in preparations for the event.

Athlete Highlights

• Paralympic swimmer Ali Truwit is running the TCS New York City Marathon two years after surviving a shark attack.
• Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus announced her retirement from elite swimming in a social media post that surprised Australian fans.

Coaching Changes

USA Basketball has named Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra as the new coach for the men’s team for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Spoelstra, who served as an assistant at the 2024 Olympics, will take over for Steve Kerr.

New Sports and Transportation Initiatives

• The NFL plans to launch women’s and men’s professional flag football leagues “in the next couple of years,” said Commissioner Roger Goodell.
• Mayor Karen Bass announced a collaboration between LA28 and Highland Electric Fleets to use electric school buses as a transportation alternative during the 2028 Olympic Games, advancing sustainability and public transportation goals.

Political Commentary

President Donald Trump said that he would consider moving the World Cup and Olympics from any cities deemed unsafe. “If any city we think is going to be even a little bit dangerous for the World Cup, or for the Olympics … we won’t allow it,” Trump stated.

Coaching for Women’s Basketball

Kara Lawson, a Duke coach and former Team USA assistant at the 2024 Paris Olympics, will coach the U.S. women’s basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Athletic Achievements

• Noah Lyles matched Usain Bolt with his fourth 200m world championship title.
• Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin‑Levrone ran the second‑fastest women’s 400m time in history to win gold at the world championships.
• Starbucks has been announced as the official coffee partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA.
• Mondo Duplantis set the men’s pole vault world record for the 14th time, securing his third straight world championship.
• American sprinter Erriyon Knighton received a four‑year ban for a positive steroid test, ruling him out of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Key Takeaways

• The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics schedule has been finalized with opening and closing dates.
• Volunteer and transportation programs are in place to support the Games.
• Multiple athletes and coaches have announced significant roles or changes ahead of the event.

The 2028 Los Angeles Games promise a blend of athletic excellence, community involvement, and innovative sustainability initiatives, setting the stage for a historic return of the Olympics to the city.