LA28 unveiled its full Paralympic competition schedule Wednesday, outlining more than 1,100 hours of competition across 14 days during Los Angeles’ first-ever Paralympic Games in 2028.
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The Games will feature a record 560 medal events across 23 sports and nearly 20 venues throughout the Los Angeles region, making it the largest Paralympic Games since Seoul 1988, according to organizers.
“The Paralympic Games are a must-see elite sporting event,” LA28 Chief Athlete Officer Janet Evans said in a statement. “As the world’s third largest sporting event, they celebrate athletic excellence at the highest level, demonstrating relentless determination and the limitless potential and power of sport. With more sports and days of competition than ever before, LA28 is setting the stage for a legendary Paralympic Games.”
The Paralympic Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 15, 2028, at SoFi Stadium, with the Closing Ceremony set for Aug. 27.
LA28 officials said the Games will mark the Paralympic debut of Para Climbing, which was added to the sports program in 2024 and will feature 80 athletes competing across eight medal events.
Wheelchair Rugby competition will begin two days before the Opening Ceremony, marking the first time Paralympic competition will begin before the Games officially open, officials said. Boccia — a precision ball sport — is scheduled to begin one day before the ceremony.
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LA28 also announced new medal events in Para Table Tennis, Para Triathlon and Para Swimming aimed at improving gender parity and expanding opportunities for athletes with intellectual impairments.
The final weekend of competition is expected to be among the busiest in Paralympic history, with organizers planning more than 50 gold medal events across sports including wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, para swimming, para cycling, para archery and wheelchair tennis during the Aug. 26 “Super Saturday” competition schedule.
“We have the opportunity to break barriers and redefine what the Paralympic Movement and disability representation can mean for the next generation,” said Ileana Rodriguez, LA28 vice president of Paralympic Strategy and Relations. “We have the chance to shine a brighter light on more Paralympians than ever before, and I cannot wait for fans everywhere to witness the extraordinary athleticism and unforgettable moments that their performances are sure to bring.”
Organizers also highlighted expanded women’s participation and improved gender parity, noting women will account for 45% of athlete quota places — up from 42% at the 2024 Paris Games.
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