The opening and closing dates of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games were announced.

　　Xinhua News Agency, Los Angeles, July 18 (Reporter Takayama) The organizing committee of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games announced on July 18 that the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games will be held on July 14, 2028, and the schedule will last until July 30; The Paralympic Games will kick off on August 15, 2028 and close on August 27.

　　This will be the third time that Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, will host the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games for the first time. Los Angeles has previously hosted the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games.

　　The Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee predicts that 15,000 athletes will participate in this Olympic and Paralympic Games. The organizing committee indicated that it would make full use of the existing world-class venues and sports facilities in Los Angeles to ensure the sustainability and economic affordability of the event.

　　Janet evans, the chairman of the Athletes’ Committee of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee and a famous American swimmer who won five Olympic medals, said in the statement of the organizing committee that this represents the beginning of the countdown to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, and she believes that this event will show its unique charm and show the excellent stadiums and culture in Southern California to athletes and sports fans.

　　Mayor Gachetti of Los Angeles also said in the statement that Los Angeles is ready to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will bring great opportunities to Los Angeles and leave an eternal legacy for future generations.