2028 Summer Olympics

Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games: July 14 - 30

The exciting New Sports returning and debuting at the 2028 Summer Olympics

The Fosbury Flop, introduced by Dick Fosbury in the 1968 Olympics, revolutionized the exciting sport of high jumping and is the dominant technique used today

Handball is a dynamic Olympic ball sport where teams of seven players pass, dribble, and shoot to outscore their opponents, blending speed, skill, and teamwork in a fast-paced game

Lacrosse, returning to the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics after last appearing in 1948, debuted as a medal sport in the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis

Speed climbing is a thrilling sport where competitors sprint up a vertical wall, showcasing incredible strength, agility, and precision in a race against the clock

Shot put is a thrilling Olympic sport that tests athletes' explosive power, precision, and technique as they propel a heavy metal sphere through the air for maximum distance

Butterfly, known for their distinctive technique characterized by a simultaneous arm movement with an undulating dolphin kick, showcase the athleticism and skill of swimmers who master this challenging stroke

Popular worldwide, both recreationally and professionally, squash will make its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Track cycling captivates with its high-speed intensity, split-second strategy, and the electrifying atmosphere of velodrome racing, making it one of the most captivating cycling disciplines on the world stage

The steeplechase, celebrated for its unique combination of endurance, speed, and technical skill, is an obstacle race that originated in Ireland, where steeples were used as markers due to their visibility over long distances

Evolving from a weapon of war and dating back to ancient Greece, javelin throwing is a dynamic and challenging sport that requires athleticism, precision, and mastery of technique

Judo (柔道 "gentle way"), a martial art founded by Japanese educator Kanō Jigorō, is practiced by millions of athletes worldwide. It was first included in the Olympic Games for the first time in 1964 when Tokyo hosted the Summer Olympics.

The 800 meters, which showcases its runners' athleticism, determination, and strategic prowess, was included in the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens in 1896

Artistic swimming, an Olympic sport since 1984 in Los Angeles, is visually stunning and technically demanding, showcasing its participants' grace, athleticism, and artistry

Introduced to the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, the 100m race requires elite reaction times and the ability to reach maximum velocity within seconds

Greco-Roman wrestling can trace its roots back to ancient Greece and Rome, where it was featured in the ancient Greek Olympics as early as 708 B.C.

A popular Olympic sport since 1996, beach volleyball is played on sand by two person teams

First showcased as an official medal event at the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, basketball was played outdoors in a driving rain, with the US defeating Canada 19-8

Approved in October 2023, flag football will make its debut at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Featured in the Summer Olympics since 1896, 110 meter hurdles showcase athletes who agility, speed, and power

Surfing, deeply rooted in the history and culture of Hawaii and the Polynesian islands, debuted at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan

With an exciting showcase of athleticism, determination, and skill, the Paralympic long jump includes visual impairment, amputee, and wheelchair categories

Breaking, whose inclusion at the 2024 Paris Olympics marked a significant moment, bringing the dance from its underground roots to the global stage

Sailing has been a featured event of the Summer Olympics since 1896, providing spectators with exciting displays of seamanship, tactics, and strategy

Introduced to the 1904 Summer Olympic Games St. Louis, boxing expanded events to include women's boxing in 2012 in London

Making its debut in the 1992 Summer Olympics Barcelona, badminton is a fast-paced racket-and-shuttle game named after the Duke of Beaufort's Badminton House

Originating in England, cricket has become one of the most popular sports worldwide and will return to the 2028 Summer Olympics Los Angeles after a hiatus of 128 years

Gymnasts are judged on the difficulty, execution, and artistry of their routines, making the balance beam a showcase of skill, precision, and grace

The modern version of field hockey began to take shape in the British Isles during the Middle Ages and was later introduced to countries like India, Ireland, and Scotland

Freestyle, one of the most popular and widely practiced swimming strokes, has been a part of the modern Olympic Games since its inception in Athens, Greece, in 1896

With origins dating back centuries in Scotland and enjoyed by millions worldwide, golf returned as an Olympic sport to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

One of the most popular sports recreationally and competitively, table tennis became an Olympic sport in 1988 at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea

Volleyball, making its Olympic debut in Tokyo in 1964, is enjoyed by millions worldwide, from recreational players to elite athletes competing at the highest level

Canoeing has been featured in the Summer Olympic Games since the 1936 Games in Berlin, with events including sprint (flatwater) and slalom (whitewater) races

The sport of discus throwing has a long and rich history dating back to around 708 BC, a part of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece

Returning to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, softball originated in 1887 in Chicago, Illinois, as an indoor version of baseball to be played during winter

Tennis is a popular global sport, recreationally and professionally, whose origins can be traced back to medieval times in Europe, evolving from handball games that were popular then

Synchronized diving, requiring precise coordination, timing, and synchronization between the divers, debuted as an Olympic sport in 2000 in Sydney, Australia

The exciting sport of archery demands precision, focus, and control as archers fire arrows, hitting their target with speed and accuracy

With overwhelming global appeal, soccer continues to grow with an ever-expanding base of players and fans, making it the world's most popular sport

Skateboarding, having evolved into a diverse and dynamic sport with various disciplines, made its Olympic debut at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan

Highly popular with competitive ball games and enthusiastic crowds, the World Baseball Classic and Olympics brings out a sense of pride for players representing their national teams

2028 Summer Olympic Games LA28 in Los Angeles, California - The exciting debut of Flag Football and Squash with the return of Cricket, Lacrosse (Sixes), Softball, and Baseball.