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Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Confirm Expanded Program with Historic Gender Parity

The IOC has finalized a groundbreaking 351-event program, introducing new sports and achieving unprecedented gender balance in team competitions.

Lors d'une séance d'entrainement de l'équipe de France féminine de water-polo, à l'Insep, à Paris, le 28 mars 2024.
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Overview

  • The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will feature 351 medal events, 22 more than the Paris 2024 Games, marking the largest program in Olympic history.
  • New events include 50m butterfly, breaststroke, and backstroke in swimming, and separate disciplines for 'bloc' and 'difficulté' in sport climbing.
  • For the first time, women's teams will outnumber men's in Olympic football, with 16 women's teams compared to 12 men's teams.
  • The total athlete quota remains at 10,500 for core sports, with an additional 698 spots allocated to five new disciplines: baseball/softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and squash.
  • The updates reflect the IOC's commitment to modernization, innovation, and gender equality, with a focus on attracting new audiences and promoting inclusivity.