— Published January 20, 2025

Despite fires, Los Angeles has 'no doubts' about 2028 Olympics

Olympics 2028

The fight against the flames continues in Los Angeles. The city is not yet completely free of the fires that claimed 27 lives and destroyed more than 16.000 hectares in recent days. Three and a half years before the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the challenge awaiting the City of Angels looks immense. However, the authorities want to be reassuring. "As we focus on healing and rebuilding, there is no reason to believe the fires will have a negative impact or will delay preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which are already well underway.", Paul Kerkorian, executive director of the city's Office of Major Events, responded in a statement. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a "Marshall Plan" to rebuild the city and ensure its capacity to host the event in optimal conditions. "We have seen a tremendous response to this tragedy devastating from our partners at all levels of government, who have worked in unity, welcomes Paul Kerkorian. Thanks to this spirit of cooperation, it is not no doubt Los Angeles will be ready to welcome the world next year for the Football World Cup and in 2028 for the Olympic and Paralympic Games." Donald Trump, officially sworn in as president this Monday, should be heading to Los Angeles this week.