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Oklahoma City is just waiting for the Olympic Games. The metropolis has just hosted the Canoe Slalom World ChampionshipsThis has allowed her to gain even more confidence in preparation for the challenges she will face in 2028. For us, this is a landmark eventexplain the chairman of the organizing committee Mike Knopp. When the opportunity arose to host events leading up to LA28, we realized it would be a real test in order to to ensure that all our systems were in placeThis truly marks the beginning of the two-year countdown to the Olympic Games, and I think that This reaffirmed everyone's excitement. in the face of what awaits us. »
People of a fifty countries They came for the occasion. An opportunity to work on flow management and anticipate potential difficulties that might arise in two years. The weather put us to the testSeeing how the athletes, officials, and volunteers responded to the heat was encouraging, and I'm really pleased with how our team handled the situation. We did we are doing everything we can to help people stay cool by distributing plenty of water, refreshing towels and providing numerous shaded areas. »
« It was hot, but even during the series, I was very happy to see so many people cheering on the athletes. We also received excellent feedback from the athletes themselves. Many of them have been training here for quite some time now. "He is delighted. Between now and 2028, it is up to local stakeholders to continue to engage the public and increase interest in the sport." The opportunities linked to the Games are immense, but it is just as important to think about what will come nextWe want to ensure that the momentum generated by the Olympic Games continues long after they have ended and that the flame keeps burning "Knopp promises.
