Cultural olympiad

The International Olympic Committee: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that the preparations and expectations for the 2028 Olympic Games have accelerated following their visit to Los Angeles this week, and the IOC was impressed by the facilities and enthusiasm displayed in the city.

The LA28 Organising Committee provided a comprehensive report on their preparations, covering areas such as the venue masterplan, competition schedule, ticketing, hospitality programs, mascot, volunteer recruitment, and the Cultural Olympiad, according to the IOC's announcement, reports Xinhua.

Nicole Hoevertsz, Chair of the IOC's LA28 Coordination Commission, said: "Every time we visit Los Angeles, we are reminded just how remarkable this city is, and how extraordinary its people are. We see this in the quality and quantity of world-class sports facilities available for the Games, including modern, cutting-edge stadiums and iconic legacy venues from the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games."