Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games Reaches Three-Year Milestone
Los Angeles will make history in 2028 as the first city to host Paralympic Games featuring 23 Paralympic sports, 4,480 Paralympians, and millions of visitors from around the world. To mark this significant three-year countdown milestone, LA28 has unveiled two new Custom Emblems designed to generate excitement and highlight the transformative power of Paralympic sport.
Historic First for Los Angeles
“With just three years to go, LA28 remains steadfast in our commitment to deliver an unforgettable Paralympic Games in Los Angeles for the very first time in history,” said Reynold Hoover, LA28 Chief Executive Officer. “The LA28 Paralympic Games will be an incredible opportunity to reshape the conversation around individuals with disabilities within the sports world and beyond and has the capacity to serve as a catalyst for progress, inclusivity and global recognition of the world’s third largest sporting event.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the Games’ significance for the disability community: “It’s so important for our young Angelenos – especially those with disabilities – to see these elite athletes as they show the world what can be accomplished with equal opportunity and self determination. This is an incredible opportunity for the City to support the Paralympic movement and the power it has to uplift and unite humanity.”
New Custom Emblems Celebrate Athletic Excellence
The newly released emblems tell powerful stories of Paralympic achievement:
The Relentless Reinvention ‘A’ celebrates athletes’ ability to continuously evolve and transform. Featuring a pixelated kaleidoscope design, this emblem represents the multifaceted nature of Paralympic athletes who push boundaries and reach for greatness, demonstrating how resilience and reinvention can break barriers and create a more inclusive world.
The Innovation Moonshot ‘A’ embodies progress and possibility, recognizing Los Angeles as a global innovation hub that continues to redefine what’s possible. This design reflects the city’s role as a driving force for progress and transformation in Paralympic sport.
Paralympic Sport Innovation
LA28 has achieved several groundbreaking milestones in Paralympic sport development. The organizing committee became the first to propose and successfully add a new Paralympic sport: Para Climbing will make its Paralympic debut in 2028, featuring 80 athletes competing across four men’s and four women’s events at the purpose-built Long Beach Climbing Theater.
The Games will feature the most Paralympic medals in history and the most gender-balanced athlete quota, with 45% allocation to women across 22 sports – an increase of 107 female athlete quota places since the previous Games.
Commitment to Accessibility
LA28’s dedication to accessibility extends beyond the Games themselves. The city recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with Mayor Bass reaffirming Los Angeles’ commitment to disability equity and access. As part of this commitment, the city installed accessible braille signage for Olympic and Paralympic flag displays at Los Angeles City Hall, featuring Braille translations, tactile logos, and image descriptions.