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With just over two years to go, the organisation of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games is transitioning from planning to readiness – supported by strong collaboration across all levels of government and growing engagement from millions of fans. 

Next in line, LA28 shifts gears on the road to the Games 

Geopolitics, global divisions, tensions across regions and the speed of technological change make the Olympic Movement more relevant than ever, said IOC President Kirsty Coventry.


IOC President calls for responsible evolution of Olympic Movement at ASOIF General Assembly

The sports programme for each stop will be confirmed at a later date, with 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball, BMX freestyle, climbing, flag football and skateboarding set to feature.

Tokyo, Shanghai, Montreal and Orlando to host expanded Olympic Q-Series on road to LA28

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A new methodology for reviewing the Olympic programme and changes to the host selection procedure will be proposed to the 146th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session due to meet on 24 and 25 June in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Fit for the Future: New methodology for determining Olympic programme and strengthened host selection process proposed

Ski mountaineering has been proposed as an additional sport for the French Alps 2030 Olympic Winter Games. This proposal, which will be put to the 146th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session (Extraordinary) later this month in Lausanne, Switzerland, was made today by the IOC Executive Board (EB) following a proposal by the Organising Committee (OCOG), which had been reviewed by the IOC’s Olympic Programme Working Group (OPWG).

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Ski mountaineering proposed to IOC Session as an additional sport for French Alps 2030 

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has approved a proposal to submit to the 146th IOC Session later this month a series of amendments to the Olympic Charter aimed at strengthening the principle of neutrality and modernising the governance of the Olympic Games programme.

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IOC Executive Board recommends Olympic Charter changes as part of the Fit for the Future process

The LA28 Organising Committee has confirmed the start and finish locations for the Olympic road cycling events at the 2028 Olympic Games, with routes connecting Venice Beach, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory. Athletes will compete across a diverse mix of coastal, urban and hillside terrains, from the Pacific coastline to the hills overlooking Los Angeles.

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LA28 finalises road cycling routes, linking key Los Angeles landmarks

Get the latest Olympic Movement news from across the globe. Top headlines covering the upcoming Olympic Games, the IOC and more.

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Climate change and environmental degradation are increasingly affecting the conditions under which sport takes place. From extreme heat and changing weather patterns to pressure on natural environments, the effects on sport can be seen on a daily basis. On World Environment Day, these challenges serve as a reminder of the close connection between healthy nature and the future of sport.

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From Paris 2024 to LA28: how the Olympic Movement is protecting the future of sport

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Olympic Highlights 29/05/2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of IOC Honorary Member Raja Randhir Singh at the age of 79, in New Delhi, India.

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IOC mourns the death of IOC Honorary Member Raja Randhir Singh 

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry emphasised the importance of good governance and teamwork in her speech to the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) General Assembly in Auckland this week.

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Kirsty Coventry makes first visit to Oceania as IOC President

The transformative power of sport in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing cities today was highlighted by International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Laura Chinchilla at the World Urban Forum. In a video message, Chinchilla called on the participants gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan, and those joining online to collaborate to make cities healthier, more inclusive and more resilient through sport.

IOC calls for stronger role for sport in shaping sustainable cities at World Urban Forum

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Five more Athlete Role Models for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) have been announced today by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Games will be the first Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent approaches in less than six months.

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IOC announces five additional Athlete Role Models for Dakar 2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Marketing & Media Solutions (MMS) have reached an agreement for 2026-2032 free-to-view Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games media rights in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Marketing & Media Solutions acquires Olympic Games media rights in sub-Saharan Africa

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The fourth edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games 2026 will be held in Dakar, Senegal from 31 October to 13 November. This is the first time the Youth Olympic Games will be organised in Africa. Dakar 2026 presented a visionary, ambitious and technically sound YOG project that addresses the long-term aims of the country.

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Following the publication of the *IOC Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport and Guiding Considerations for International Federations and Sports Governing Bodies*, the media and the public have asked the IOC a number of questions. This Q&A provides the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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FAQ about the IOC Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport

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The oldest regular publication of the International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Review is the official magazine of the Olympic Movement.