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2028 Los Angeles Olympics committee holds event in Atlanta

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:03 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

2028 Los Angeles Olympics committee holds event in Atlanta

Summary

The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles committee is addressing attendees in Atlanta on September 29. This marks the first Summer Olympics hosted by a U.S. city since Atlanta in 1996. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman, former Ambassador Andrew Young, and 1996 Atlanta Committee CEO Billy Payne are participating in the event. An announcement is expected, focusing on developments related to the 2028 Games.

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Key Details

•2028 Summer Olympics committee event takes place in Atlanta.
•Los Angeles last hosted the Summer Olympics in 1984.
•Atlanta had previously hosted in 1996.
•Key figures include Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman.
•An important announcement regarding the Olympics is anticipated.

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2:03 PMYahoo Sports — LIVE: 2028 Los Angeles Olympics leaders make announcement in Atlanta

What they're saying

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The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles committee is holding an event in Atlanta on Tuesday morning. Los Angeles will be the first U.S. city to host the Summer Olympics since it was Atlanta’s turn 30 years ago in 1996. The committee and city of Atlanta are expected to make an announcement during the event.
— Yahoo Sports

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