Coe emphasizes government collaboration for LA Olympics organization
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Sebastian Coe, the organizer of the London 2012 Olympics, stressed the importance of collaboration between the LA28 organizers and the US government. Speaking at the European championships, Coe highlighted the need for strong relationships with various government departments to ensure the successful delivery and security of the Games. He advised that while politicians should be involved, they must not control the process. Coe's comments reflect challenges faced during the recent Football World Cup, illustrating the complexity of organizing large events amid political dynamics.
- •Sebastian Coe oversaw the successful London 2012 Olympics.
- •Coe advocates for strong ties with US government for LA28.
- •He stresses maintaining balance with politicians in event planning.
- •Concerns arose during the Football World Cup regarding political influence.
- •Coe's remarks align with potential challenges for the LA Olympics.
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — LA Olympics has to allow politicians on the bus, just not behind the wheel - Coe
"The London Olympics in 2012 are widely credited with being one of the best prepared and managed Summer Games in recent history and their organiser Sebastian Coe is urging LA28 organisers to work as closely with government as he did.Coe, the man who delivered the London Games as head of the local organising committee, says the organisers of the Los Angeles Olympics in two years' time will have to accept working shoulder-to-shoulder with the US administration.
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