“Americans in Paris are looking forward to the Hollywood glamour at the next Games. The sporting action at the Olympics in Paris has come to an end, and the five-ringed flag is being passed on to the next host city, Los Angeles. US citizens who attended this year’s Games in Paris have high hopes for the 2028 Olympics in LA.
LA resident Marisa believes that the event will be filled with local “Hollywood glamour”, but acknowledges that Paris set a high standard. Some Americans are concerned that Los Angeles may not be able to match France’s impressive public transport system.
The 2028 Olympics will take place from 14 July to 30 July, with the Paralympics following from 15 August to 27 August. More than 50 Olympic and Paralympic sports will be contested across over 800 events. LA is hosting the Olympics for the third time, and organisers have emphasized sustainability by using existing venues rather than constructing new ones.
Several new and returning sports will be featured at the 2028 Games, including cricket, lacrosse, baseball/softball, and squash. Paraclimbing will make its Paralympic debut. Despite some disappointments, such as the exclusion of street dance breaking, there is excitement for the upcoming Games.
Notable athletes from the Paris Games, such as Keely Hodgkinson and Léon Marchand, are expected to shine in LA. However, the participation of other global stars like Simone Biles and Noah Lyles is uncertain due to age and career considerations.
In Los Angeles, there is a mix of excitement and concern about hosting the Games. The city’s traffic and transit issues are major challenges, and residents hope that the Olympics will lead to improvements in these areas. Additionally, there are hopes that the event will bring attention to and solutions for the city’s homelessness crisis.”