Heading to Pasadena! The Los Angeles City Council has approved the proposal of the Los Angeles 2028 Games organizing committee to relocate the diving events, initially planned for Exposition Park, to Rose Bowl Aquatic Center. The site has two Olympic swimming pools compatible with international standards. Development work for the Games will be minimal according to LA28. This change of venue will allow for a savings of $17,6 million.
« We are taking another step towards finalizing our plan, thus ensuring that these Games are financially responsible, while setting the stage for an incredible experience for athletes and fans around the world " said Reynold Hoover, general manager of LA28. " World Aquatics fully supports the decision to host the Olympic diving events at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center for the Los Angeles 2028 Games ", assures Husain Al Musallam, president of the FI.
« This world-class facility offers a central location in Pasadena, which has long been a hub for water sports in the region, He continues. By using an existing site that hosts hundreds of thousands of community members each year, LA28 delivers on its vision of sustainability, legacy and shared economic benefitsWe are confident that the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center will create a memorable stage for the world's best divers and an unforgettable experience for fans. »
