{"id":2062076,"date":"2023-10-10T14:01:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T18:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la28-board-proposes-5-new-sports-for-the-2028-olympic-games\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T14:03:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T18:03:53","slug":"la28-board-proposes-5-new-sports-for-the-2028-olympic-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la28-board-proposes-5-new-sports-for-the-2028-olympic-games\/","title":{"rendered":"LA28 Board suggests 5 fresh sports for 2028 Olympics."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fla28-board-proposes-5-new-sports-for-the-2028-olympic-games%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2062076&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Propose Five New Sports for 2028<\/h2>\n<p>The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic \u200cGames&#8217; Board of Directors have unveiled\u2064 an exciting proposal to include five new\u200b sports as part of the 2028 Olympic sports program.\u200b This proposal aims to showcase the &#8220;diversity, optimism, and creativity&#8221; \u2062of Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la28-board-proposes-5-new-sports-for-the-2028-olympic-games\/\" title=\"LA28 Board suggests 5 fresh sports for 2028 Olympics.\">private organization \u200cresponsible<\/a> for \u200cdelivering \u200cthe\u2063 Olympic Games to L.A., \u200cknown as \u2062LA28 Games, is advocating for the inclusion of baseball\/softball, flag football, cricket, lacrosse, and squash in \u200cthe sports lineup for\u2064 the city&#8217;s Olympic \u200dGames. The International Olympic \u2063Committee will review\u2062 and vote on this proposal during their\u2063 meeting in Mumbai on October 16, as confirmed by \u200bLA28.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Igniting Imagination and Driving\u200b Culture<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;LA28&#8217;s proposed sports ignite\u200c the \u200cimagination \u200con the\u2063 field of play and drive culture off \u2064it.\u2062 They&#8217;re relevant, innovative, \u2064and community-based, played in backyards, schoolyards, community\u200d centers, stadiums, and parks across the U.S. and \u2064the \u200bglobe,&#8221; stated Casey Wasserman, chair of\u200c the LA28 Games \u200cBoard of Directors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/kevin-de-leon-joins-gil-cedillo-in-suing-for-leaked-city-council-recording-5506244?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Kevin de Le\u00f3n Joins Gil Cedillo in\u200d Suing for\u200d Leaked \u2064City Council\u2064 Recording<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/8\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/gil-cedillo-sues-labor-union-over-leaked-recording-of-los-angeles-city-councilors-5502958?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Gil Cedillo Sues Labor Union Over\u2063 Leaked Recording of Los \u2063Angeles\u2062 City Councilors<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/8\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>LA28 Games believes that this proposal will not\u2063 only strengthen relationships with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympics-committee-loosening-rules-on-athletes-ability-to-express-political-social-justice-views\/\" title=\"Olympics Committee Loosening Rules On Athletes\u2019 Ability To Express Political, Social Justice Views\">international federations<\/a> \u2062and\u200c professional \u200bleagues but also\u200d inspire a new generation\u2064 of athletes and fans.<\/p>\n<p>These five proposed sports\u200c will be in addition\u200b to \u200cthe planned 28 Olympic events, \u2062which include a wide range of sports such\u2063 as aquatics, archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, and more.<\/p>\n<p>In June 2022, LA28 Games initiated a request for information process for their proposal and received feedback from nine International Olympic Committee-recognized International Federations.<\/p>\n<p>The board of directors carefully evaluated each proposed sport based on various criteria, \u2064including economic responsibility, gender equality, sport integrity, fan interest, and youth relevance.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Bold and Balanced Proposal<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;In building the Olympic\u200d sport\u200b program, \u200dwe were willing to challenge the status quo and think differently about\u200b what&#8217;s \u200dpossible for the\u200b games in Los Angeles,&#8221; \u200dsaid Kathy\u2064 Carter, LA28 CEO. &#8220;We approached \u200dthe process holistically and authentically, \u200densuring that our decisions were grounded in the\u2064 Games&#8217; commitment to fiscal responsibility. And we&#8217;ve landed on a bold and \u200dbalanced proposal that will\u200d energize the Games with culturally relevant competition and boundless possibility,&#8221;\u200b Ms. Carter added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c What are the benefits of \u2063including these five sports in the Olympic program? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Supporting-los-angeles-2028-olympic-bid_2210288.html&#8221;>Kevin de \u200dLe\u00f3n Joins Gil Cedillo in Supporting Los Angeles 2028 \u200dOlympic Bid<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/la-gives-its-olympic-bid-technological-edge_2122501.html\">LA \u2062Gives\u2063 Its Olympic Bid Technological Edge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/los-angeles-officials-endorse-bid-for-2028-olympic-games_2181410.html\">Los Angeles Officials Endorse Bid\u2063 for 2028 Olympic Games<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This proposal aligns with LA28&#8217;s vision to \u200cembrace evolving\u200c sports and mirror the diverse and vibrant \u2063culture of Los Angeles.\u200d These additional sports are\u200d popular not only in the United States but also around the world, representing a global appeal \u200bthat resonates with \u2064both athletes and spectators.<\/p>\n<p>Baseball\/softball, \u2063flag football, cricket, lacrosse, and squash\u2064 are \ufeffwidely played \u2063sports with passionate \u2064fan bases that can add excitement and enthusiasm to the Olympic Games. The \u200binclusion of these sports \u2062will give\u2062 a platform to athletes who have dedicated \u2064their lives to these disciplines and allow them to compete on the world stage.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, these sports contribute to\u2062 the promotion of diverse skill sets and physical fitness. Baseball\/softball, \u200bflag football, cricket, lacrosse, and squash require different athletic abilities and techniques, attracting athletes with a wide\u2063 range of \u200ctalents. \u2063The addition of these sports will not only \u2063foster inclusivity\u2062 but also inspire individuals from various cultural backgrounds to take part in sports that they are passionate about.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal to\u200b include these \u200csports is also significant in terms \u2062of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barack-obama-joins-nba-to-promote-social-responsibility-in-africa\/\" title=\"Barack Obama Joins NBA To Promote \u2018Social Responsibility\u2019 In Africa\">promoting gender equality<\/a>. All five \u2062sports being advocated \u2064for\u2062 have \u200dsuccessful women&#8217;s leagues and competitions. By adding these \u200csports to the Olympic \u2064program, female athletes will have even more opportunities to showcase their skills and inspire young girls and women to pursue their athletic dreams.<\/p>\n<p>LA28 Games aspires to create the most engaging and innovative\u2063 Olympic experience\u200b by incorporating sports\u2062 that\u200c resonate with both local communities in \u200dLos Angeles and people around the world.\u200d By introducing these new sports, LA28 Games seeks to connect with a younger and broader audience, bringing the Olympic values of \u200bexcellence, friendship, and\u200d respect to a\u200c wider demographic.<\/p>\n<p>While the final \u200bdecision lies \u2062with the International\u2064 Olympic Committee, LA28 Games is confident \u200cin the appeal and\u200d significance of these sports and the positive impact \u200cthey will \u2064have on the\u2062 Olympic and Paralympic Games in \u200d2028.\u2063 The inclusion of baseball\/softball, flag football, cricket, lacrosse, and squash will\u200c not only\u200c enhance the sporting event but also contribute to the legacy of the \u200cgames, leaving a lasting\u200d positive impact\u2062 on the city of Los \u200dAngeles and the global sports community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>the addition of five new sports to the 2028 Olympic sports program. The Board of Directors believes this will showcase the diversity, optimism, and creativity of Los Angeles. LA28 Games, responsible for delivering the Olympics, made the proposal on October 9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":410,"featured_media":2062077,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2062076","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062076","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2062076"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062076\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2062077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2062076"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2062076"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2062076"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}