President Trump establishes a preparatory committee for hosting the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
In Seoul, South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump was presented with a full set of medals from the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. The event was held to emphasize Trump's role in supporting and promoting the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, which he will chair as part of a newly created federal task force.
The medals, gifted by Casey Wasserman, chairman of the 2028 Olympics organizing committee, symbolized a connection between the legacy of the 1984 L.A. Games and the upcoming 2028 Games. The event in Seoul, unlike earlier events about the 1984 and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, was not related to the Winter Olympics.
During the presentation, Trump humorously questioned if he could claim the medals "athletically," showing a light-hearted tone. The medals themselves were a symbolic homage rather than awards for competition.
Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., a separate event took place on August 5th at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus. This event, regarding the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, highlighted Trump's ceremonial role in supporting and promoting the Games while reflecting on past achievements linked to the city's Olympic history.
At this event, Wasserman praised Trump's "extraordinary" support in helping the city secure the 2028 Games during the process that began when Trump was president-elect in 2016. The event aimed to boost momentum and public awareness for the 2028 Olympics, emphasizing the formation of the task force to coordinate federal efforts and partnerships, strengthen planning, and deliver a successful Games.
Elsewhere, North Jeolla, South Korea, has announced its bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics, signifying continued global interest in hosting the Olympic Games.
In a separate development, a U.S. athlete has quit her job at Google to play flag football in the Olympics, showcasing the dedication and passion of athletes pursuing their Olympic dreams.
[1] The Washington Post [2] Los Angeles Times [3] CNN [4] USA Today [5] BBC News
- The business and sports industries, along with diplomacy, have been actively involved in discussions regarding the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, as evidenced by events such as the one in Washington D.C. and Seoul, South Korea.
- The government's role in supporting the Olympic Games was highlighted when U.S. President Donald Trump was appointed as the chairman of the 2028 Olympics organizing committee and the formation of a federal task force.
- While the event in Seoul was centered on the 1984 and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, it was not related to the Winter Olympics, differentiating it from earlier events.
- General-news outlets such as The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, CNN, USA Today, and BBC News are expected to cover the ongoing developments and preparations for both the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the bids for future Olympic Games like the 2036 Summer Olympics in North Jeolla, South Korea.
