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Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

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Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
The 2028 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad and also as LA 2028, will run from July 14-30 of that year. It will be the first time Los Angeles has hosted the Games since 1984; it also hosted the event in 1932.
Jiang Yuyan beams after adding to China’s 2024 Paralympics medal haul with gold in the 400m freestyle S6 event. Photo: Reuters

USA gunning for China in Los Angeles Paralympics, says swimming phenomenon

Ali Truwit, winner of two silvers in Paris one year after losing lower left leg in shark attack, believes home fans will inspire 2028 hosts.

NFL (National Football League)

As flag football grows in China, Hong Kong pushes to join the fun with NFL stars

ITTF

China’s champion ‘Long Mang’ duo to reunite at doubles-only national championships

IOC

IOC eases path towards Russia return at LA Games, but World Athletics ban remains

IOC president says athletes should not be punished for “actions of their governments”, but decision isn’t binding on governing bodies.

The International Olympic Committee’s decision is not binding on other sporting governing bodies. Photo: Getty Images
Swimming

US swimmer Walsh breaks 50m freestyle world record days after rival sets new mark

The 23-year-old has now broken ⁠a world record 21 times, is viewed as a ⁠top contender for the US heading into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Lacrosse

New women’s lacrosse team coach to be ‘present’ as Hong Kong aims for Olympics

Unlike previous coaches, ex-Great Britain midfielder Emily Gray will be based in the city to coach the team during its critical periods.

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World Athletics Championships

Meet Yan Ziyi, Chinese teen who ‘cannot give up’ and is taking javelin by storm

After throwing the second-best distance in history, the Ningbo native made no secret of her targets: the Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics.

Yan Ziyi of China broke the women's javelin Asian record off just one throw at the Xiamen Diamond League event on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images
Lacrosse

New Hong Kong lacrosse coach will make ‘tough decisions’ as he eyes Olympic dream

Canadian Kevin Crowley has been handed the reins to the city’s men’s team, and everyone will need to fight for their spot in new era.

Tourism

7 new major Los Angeles arts complexes set to open before 2028 Olympics

From Lacma’s David Geffen Galleries to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and Meow Wolf, it’s a huge few years for art in LA.

Women and gender

IOC reinstating gender shows ‘disrespect for women’, Olympic champ Semenya says

The South African two-time 800m winner says the policy, which effectively bans transgender and many intersex athletes, ‘causes harm’.

South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya (left) running in the Cape Town SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge on Sunday. She finished 12th in a time of 35 minutes 44 seconds. Photo: AFP
IOC

Only biological females can compete in women’s events at Olympics, IOC says

International Olympic Committee’s new policy bars transgender athletes from women’s competitions at future Games.

New Zealand’s ⁠Laurel Hubbard became the first openly transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics when the weightlifter took part in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: Reuters
Swimming

China swimmer Li Bingjie reveals secret of her return to Olympic track: cold buns

National Games gold medallist says she was never a prodigy but a ‘shark’ who found her way back to the top through sheer grit.

Lacrosse

Crucial year ahead for Hong Kong’s lacrosse sides as they target 2028 Olympics

With a key qualifying tournament in October, city teams will go to Chengdu in April for Asian Lacrosse Games and May’s Heritage Cup in US.

Tomato Ho Tze-lok

Asian Games gives Hong Kong squash pair ‘unexpected’ route into 2028 LA Olympics

Officials set qualifying process for sport’s Olympics debut, with five places up for grabs at continental games.

Hong Kong’s Tomato Ho did not expect the Asian Games to be part of the qualification process. Photo: Asian Games
Zhang Yufei

Quest for greatness in the pool driving Olympic swimming champion Zhang Yufei

The 27-year-old is the most decorated Olympian in Chinese history, with 10 medals across the past two Olympic Games.

Zhang Yufei is aiming to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Photo: Eugene Lee
Fencing

American-Chinese teen fencer Liu ready to overcome tough start in ‘year of growth’

A year ago Jaelyn Liu left Hong Kong as the youngest winner ever of a foil World Cup event. The past 12 months have been full of highs and lows.

International Swimming League

International Swimming League targets 2026 relaunch after Covid, war disruptions

The league, which featured Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey when it was last held in 2021, plans to feature events in North America, Europe, Asia.

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You can watch the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for just US$28, here’s how

Organisers say at least 1 million tickets at that price will be available for all sports with seats ‘not just in the corner’ of some venues.

Fans can register to buy tickets for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games next month. Photo: TNS
Sarah Lee Wai-sze

Hong Kong cyclist overcomes fears for grand prix medal, targets Olympics

Yvonne Ching shrugs off National Games disappointment to claim bronze, praises coach for ‘changing my life’.

2025 National Games

China can’t rule Olympic cycling until provinces put own agendas aside: coach

National Games prove ‘big frustration’ for China’s coach Benoit Vetu, who says he must start from zero to chase world domination.

2025 National Games

Invited athletes don’t deserve Olympian tag, says Hong Kong athletics boss

Athletics association’s Simon Yeung says city’s young need to fully commit to sport, but ‘not my place’ to tell them to forgo higher education.

Hong Kong Association of Athletics Affiliates senior vice-chairman Simon Yeung. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Water sports

Hong Kong surfers urge government to lift beach ban for Olympics bid

Local group launches petition asking LCSD to relax ban, say it has meant they cannot compete at National Games, Olympics.

Big Wave Bay, the only beach on Hong Kong Island with rideable waves, has been a popular surfing spot for decades despite the public ban. Photo: Antony Dickson
IOC

Kai Tak’s new climbing wall can bring global scene to Hong Kong, ex-pro says

Just Climb founder Danny Ho believes the opening of new climbing facility will help draw young people to the sport.

Hong Kong’s flag footballers eye spot at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

Qualification process is still being formatted, but sport set to be ‘hot ticket’ in three years’ time.

ITTF

Wang Chuqin gives China fans 2028 LA Olympics boost, men struggle in Vegas

Table tennis world champion commits to playing for next three years, says time will then come to decide ‘next direction’.

Wang Chuqin has committed his immediate future to making the China squad for the 2028 LA Olympics. Photo: Xinhua
IOC

Olympic great Simone Biles enjoys Hong Kong visit, shares snaps on Instagram

US gymnast took part in the UBS Asian Investment Conference, inspiring 600 young athletes.

United States gymnast Simon Biles poses with the World Sportswoman of the Year award during the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong teen targets LA Olympics after helping city quartet take relay bronze

Magnus Johannsson has eyes on greater prize after breaking city’s 200m record.

ITTF

Hong Kong pair told to work on mental toughness ahead of LA Olympics

Doo Hoi-kem and Wong Chun-ting have been mixed doubles partners for a decade, but head coach says hard work needed to be competitive in 2028.

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