LA28 Paralympics: A Historic Expanse of Sports and Inclusivity

The 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics promises to be the largest in history, featuring 560 medal events across 23 sports. Scheduled from August 15 to 27, the Games focus on gender balance with unprecedented athlete field and 45% female participation. New events include para climbing, para table tennis, and para triathlon.

Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games have announced an expansive competition schedule, promising a record 560 medal events across 23 sports over 14 days. This will mark the first time Los Angeles hosts the Paralympics, featuring more than 1,100 hours of competition at nearly 20 venues.

The opening ceremony is slated for August 15, 2028, while the closing will be on August 27. Notably, some competitions will begin before the opening ceremony, a first for the Paralympics. New sports like para climbing, along with added events in para table tennis and para triathlon, indicate LA28's focus on inclusivity.

The event aims to achieve gender balance, offering 45% of athlete slots to women, a growth from 42% at Paris in 2024. Key days like "Super Saturday" on August 26 promise intensive competition, with the final weekend featuring a historic number of medal events.