Los Angeles, USA – With exactly three years remaining until the opening ceremony, the organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics have unveiled the initial competition schedule, offering a glimpse into the Games that will run from July 14 to July 30, 2028. For India, several key events have been highlighted as prime opportunities for medal contention.
Key Events and Dates for Indian Medal Aspirations
The schedule release pinpoints specific periods for sports where the Indian contingent is expected to shine:
- Cricket (July 12-29): Making a historic return to the Olympics for the first time since 1900, Cricket is seen as India’s strongest medal prospect. The women’s tournament, a six-team affair, will commence on July 12 and conclude on July 20 at the Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium. The men’s team will play its first match on July 22, with the medal matches scheduled for July 29.
- Athletics (July 15-30): India’s biggest Olympic name, Neeraj Chopra, will be a focal point in the men’s javelin throw. Athletics events, considered another strong gold medal chance alongside cricket, will span from July 15 to July 24 at the iconic Coliseum.
- Shooting (July 15-25): A consistent medal contributor for India, shooting will begin on Day 1 of the Games and continue until July 25 at the Long Beach Target Shooting Hall. Shooting accounted for three of India’s six medals at the Paris Olympics.
- Badminton (July 15-24): India is expected to field strong contenders in badminton, with events taking place at the Galen Centre.
- Hockey (July 12-29): India boasts a rich Olympic history in hockey, having won eight gold medals. The team will be keen to add to this tally, with matches to be played at Carson Field.
- Wrestling (July 24-30): Wrestling has been a significant source of Olympic medals for India since the 2008 edition. The competition will be held from July 24 to July 30 at the LA Convention Centre Hall 2.
Ceremonies and First Medal
The Opening Ceremony for the LA28 Games is scheduled for July 14, 2028, at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT), with a unique split format between the LA Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The Closing Ceremony will take place on July 30 at the Coliseum.
The first medal of the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 is set to be awarded on Day 1 itself in the Triathlon event, which will be held along the picturesque coastline of Venice Beach.
A Historic Schedule Shift
Notably, the LA28 Games will feature a historic swap in the scheduling of two major events: athletics and swimming. Athletics will now take place during the first week of competition (July 15-24), while swimming has been moved to the second week (July 22-30) and will be held at the Inglewood Zone.
Here’s the complete list of sports set to feature at the Los Angeles Olympics along with their schedule and venues:-
3×3 Basketball: July 16-30 – Valley Complex 3
Archery: July 21-28 – Carson Stadium
Artistic Gymnastics: July 15-25 – DTLA Arena
Artistic Swimming: July 25-29 – Long Beach Aquatics Center
Athletics: July 15-30 – LA Memorial Coliseum (Track & Field) / Venice Beach Boardwalk (Marathon – Start)
Badminton: July 15-24 – Galen Center
Baseball: July 15-20 – Dodger Stadium
Basketball: July 12-30 – Inglewood Dome
Beach Volleyball: July 15-29 – Alamitos Beach Stadium
BMX Freestyle: July 28-29 – Valley Complex 1
BMX Racing: July 15-16 – Valley Complex 4
Boxing: July 15-30 – Peacock Theater (Preliminary Stages) / DTLA Arena (Final Stages)
Canoe Slalom: July 14-22 – OKC Whitewater Center
Canoe Sprint: July 25-29 – Marine Stadium
Coastal Rowing: July 24-25 – Belmont Shore
Cricket: July 12-29 – Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium
Cycling Road: July 19-23 – Venice Beach Boardwalk (Road Race – Start) / Time Trial Venue TBD
Cycling Track: July 25-30 – Carson Velodrome
Diving: July 16-28 – 1932 Pool
Equestrian: July 15-29 – Santa Anita Park
Fencing: July 15-23 – LA Convention Center Hall 1
Flag Football: July 15-22 – Exposition Park Stadium
Football: July 12-29 – Multiple Host Cities TBD / Rose Bowl Stadium (Final Stages)
Golf: July 19-29 – Riviera Country Club
Handball: July 12-28 – Long Beach Arena
Hockey: July 12-29 – Carson Field
Judo: July 15-22 – LA Convention Center Hall 2
Lacrosse: July 24-29 – Exposition Park Stadium
Modern Pentathlon: July 15-18 – Valley Complex 2
Mountain Bike: July 17-18 – TBD
Open Water Swimming: July 17-18 – Belmont Shore
Rhythmic Gymnastics: July 27-29 – Galen Center
Rowing: July 15-22 – Marine Stadium
Rugby Sevens: July 12-17 – Carson Stadium
Sailing: July 15-28 – Belmont Shore / Port of Los Angeles
Shooting: July 15-25 – Long Beach Target Shooting Hall (Rifle and Pistol), Whittier Narrows Clay Shooting Center (Shotgun)
Skateboarding: July 18-27 – Valley Complex 1 (Street) / Valley Complex 2 (Park)
Softball: July 23-29 – OKC Softball Park
Sport Climbing: July 24-29 – Long Beach Climbing Theater
Squash: July 15-24 – Universal City Squash Center
Surfing: July 15-18 (Contingency days: July 19-23) – Trestles State Beach
Swimming: July 22-30 – 2028 Stadium
Table Tennis: July 15-29 – LA Convention Center Hall 3
Taekwondo: July 26-29 – LA Convention Center Hall 1
Tennis: July 19-28 – Carson Courts
Trampoline Gymnastics: July 21 – DTLA Arena
Triathlon: July 15-20 – Venice Beach
Volleyball: July 15-30 – Anaheim Arena
Water Polo: July 12-23 – Long Beach Aquatics Center
Weightlifting: July 25-29 – Peacock Theater
Wrestling: July 24-30 – LA Convention Center Hall 2
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