2028 Los Angeles Olympics Flashcards
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The 2028 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, and commonly known as Los Angeles 2028 or LA28, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from July 14 to 30, 2028, in and around Los Angeles, California, United States.
Los Angeles had originally bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics. However, after multiple withdrawals that left only Los Angeles and Paris in contention, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved a process to concurrently award the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympics to the two remaining candidates, with Los Angeles preferred as the 2028 host. Los Angeles was formally awarded the Games at the 131st IOC Session in Lima, Peru, on September 13, 2017. They will mark the fifth Summer Olympics, and ninth Olympics overall, to be hosted by the United States. Having previously hosted the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984, Los Angeles will become the third three-time host city after London and Paris, and the first city in Americas ever to do so.
Budget
In April 2019, the estimated cost of the Games was assessed as being approximately $6.88 billion with all the money coming from the private sector, although the Los Angeles city council and state of California legislators have agreed to serve as a “financial backstop.” The organizers adjusted the budget for inflation after LA, which originally bid for the 2024 Games, agreed to wait four more years.
The City of Los Angeles is the lead public guarantor, committing to spend up to $250 million to cover shortfalls. In 2016, the California legislature took action so that the Governor is empowered to negotiate the next $250 million in public backup, but only after the city backup money has been used first. LA 2024 also agreed to purchase a wide range of insurance policies, including natural disaster, terrorism, event cancellation, as well as reduced ticket sales. The games are expected to generate as much as they cost, with $2.5 billion coming in through sponsorships and nearly $2 billion earned through ticket sales. Average ticket prices for the games will range between $13 and $457 (in 2016 dollars).
The federal government will designate the Olympics a National Special Security Event (NSSE) in which the US Secret Service heads a single chain of command. The US federal government will also cover the cost of security, with an agreement signed by the LA organizing committee and Department of Homeland Security in February 2020, but it will not be involved in the Games’ funding, covering only the aforementioned security costs.
New sports
On December 9, 2021, the IOC executive board proposed that skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing—which successfully debuted as optional sports at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and are expected to return in the same capacity in 2024—be promoted to the core program of the 2028 Summer Olympics to replace boxing, modern pentathlon, and weightlifting. These three sports were provisionally dropped from the program pending the resolution of governance issues, with the IOC setting a deadline of 2023:
India’s Ambitious Bid to Host the 2036 Olympic Games
Recently, the Indian Prime Minister announced India’s intention to host the Olympic Games, ideally in 2036 during the opening ceremony of the 141st International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai.
China, South Korea, and Japan are the only Asian countries to have hosted the Olympics, with Japan having hosted the games in both 1964 and 2020.
What is the Procedure of Selecting a Host City for Olympics?
Traditional System:
Cities submit a letter of interest to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It involved a lengthy multi-year, multi-step evaluation process.
Hosts were selected seven years in advance.
Often led to excessive spending, debt, corruption, and scandals.
New Approach: Olympic Agenda 2020:
In 2013, Thomas Bach became the IOC president and introduced the Olympic Agenda 2020, a blueprint for the Olympic Movement’s future.
In 2014, the agenda was approved during the IOC session. A key aspect was the ‘new norm’ for selecting host cities, which was officially adopted in 2019 during the IOC session in Lausanne, Switzerland.
It replaced the seven-year rule for selecting hosts with greater flexibility.
Emphasized flexibility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness with the motto “The Games adapt to the region, the region does not adapt to the Games.”
It consists of two stages: continuous dialogue and targeted dialogue.
Continuous dialogue allows flexible master plans without specific deadlines.
Targeted dialogue lasts up to 12 months, involving detailed discussions, guarantees, and an advisory report.
Note
All editions of the Olympic Games from 2030 onwards must also adhere to the IOC’s climate positive commitment, reducing bid budgets.
What are the Significant Aspects Associated with the Olympics?
The Olympics are an international sporting event that takes place every four years.
The goals of the Olympics are to cultivate human beings through sport and contribute to world peace
The Olympics include: Summer Games, Winter Games, Youth Olympics Games.
History and Origin:
Olympics trace their roots back around 3,000 years to Ancient Greece’s Peloponnese region.
While the precise starting date remains uncertain, 776 BC is a commonly mentioned year in historical records.
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896 based on the plan of Pierre de Coubertin.
Olympic Rings:
The Olympic symbol consists of five interlocking rings of different colors (blue, yellow, black, green, and red) on a white background.
These rings represent the five continents of the world and symbolize the unity and diversity of nations through sports.
Upcoming Events:
Summer Olympics 2024: Paris, France
Winter Olympics 2026: Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Summer Olympics 2028: Los Angeles, USA
Summer Olympics 2032: Brisbane, Australia
What are the International Multi Sporting Events Hosted by India?
Asian Games: 1951 and 1982
Commonwealth Games: 2010
South Asian Games: 1987, 1995, 2016.
