Torch Relay Starts in Atlanta, Visits All 50 States
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizers said the torch relay will start in Atlanta and tour every state before arriving in Los Angeles, kicking off the lead‑up to the 2028 Summer Games.
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Olympic Torch Relay to Begin in Atlanta for 2028 Games
The 2028 Olympic torch relay will launch in Atlanta and travel across the United States, serving as the traditional pre‑Games ceremony.
Mayor Bass Calls on Local Firms to Bid on 2028 Olympic Contracts
Mayor Karen Bass announced Olympic contract opportunities at a procurement summit, urging Southern California businesses to bid for work on the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
LA City Controller Requests More Details on LA28 Budget
City Controller Kenneth Mejia asked LA28 for further budget details, and the committee said it has met its obligations. The inquiry occurs amid ongoing preparation of the 2028 Olympic budget.
Mellody Hobson Steps Down from LA28 Committee
Mellody Hobson announced her resignation from the LA28 organizing committee on September 16, 2026, citing pressure from local activists concerned about the Olympics. The LA28 committee continues its preparations for the 2028 Summer Games despite the leadership change.
LAPD Requests $30 Million for 300 New Cars Ahead of 2028 Olympics
The LAPD has requested $30 million to buy 300 new police cars for the 2028 Olympics, prompting city council members to scrutinize the cost and its impact on the city budget.
LA City Council Fast-Tracks Olympic Venue Construction
Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance on August 19, 2026, to accelerate the construction of temporary venues for the 2028 Summer Olympics, incorporating feedback from neighborhood groups. The fast‑track process aims to ensure timely completion of Olympic facilities while managing community impact.
Nadia Comăneci Returns for Montreal Olympics 50th‑Anniversary Celebration
Nadia Comăneci will attend a ceremony at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium on August 1, 2026, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Games where she earned the first perfect 10. The event honors the historic milestone and her lasting impact on Olympic gymnastics.
Greg Joy Returns to 1976 Olympic Stadium with Daughter
Greg Joy revisited Montreal’s Olympic Stadium with his daughter, recalling his 1976 gold‑medal high‑jump of 2.23 metres, a performance noted for marking a generation.
Nadia Comăneci Returns to Montreal for 50th‑Anniversary Celebration
Nadia Comăneci will attend a ceremony at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium on August 1, 2026, to mark the 50th anniversary of her perfect‑10 score at the 1976 Olympics. The event honors her historic achievement and the lasting impact of the 1976 Games.
Olympic wrestling champion Anatoly Bykov returns to Montreal arena
Anatoly Bykov, 1976 Olympic gold‑medalist wrestler, returned to Centre Pierre‑Charbonneau on the 50th anniversary of his victory, reflecting on his quiet life in Montreal.
Olympic Champion Anatoly Bykov Returns to Montreal's Pierre-Charbonneau
Former Olympic wrestling gold medalist Anatoly Bykov revisited Montreal’s Centre Pierre-Charbonneau on July 28, 2026, fifty years after his 1976 victory, reflecting on his low‑key life in the city.
Nova Scotia Professor Assembles Largest 1976 Olympic Memorabilia Collection
A Nova Scotia professor has spent decades assembling what he claims is the largest collection of 1976 Montreal Olympic memorabilia and plans to exhibit it in Montreal for public enjoyment.
Les Suprêmes Target Spot in New 2030 Olympic Synchronized Skating Event
Montreal’s Les Suprêmes are aiming to qualify for the inaugural women’s synchronized skating event, Synchro9, at the 2030 Winter Olympics, a new sport added to promote gender parity.
Les Suprêmes Target 2030 Olympic Debut in New Synchro9 Event
Montreal’s Les Suprêmes are aiming to qualify for the new Synchro9 women's synchronized skating event at the 2030 Winter Olympics, part of 16 added events intended to improve gender parity.
84‑Year‑Old Olympian Marcel Jobin Still Active
84‑year‑old Montreal Olympian Marcel Jobin, who competed in the 1976 Games, remains active, illustrating the lasting impact of the city’s Olympic legacy.
Montreal to Host Four Olympic Qualifier Sports in June 2028
Montreal will host Olympic qualification events for BMX, flag football, beach volleyball and skateboarding from June 1‑4, 2028, giving athletes a final chance to earn spots for the Los Angeles Summer Games.
Montreal to Host Olympic Qualifiers for Four Sports in June 2028
Montreal will host Olympic qualification events for BMX, flag football, beach volleyball and skateboarding from June 1‑4, 2028, as part of the process for the 2028 Summer Games.
