In just two short years, Southern California will welcome some of the world’s best athletes as our area hosts the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“We’re exactly where we should be and where we want to be. We just had the IOC (International Olympic Committee) in town that talked through all of the different milestones where we should be at this stage,” said John Harper, Chief Operating Officer of LA28.
Harper also spoke about ticketing during his appearance on Eyewitness Newsmakers, saying there was unprecedented demand during the first drop. The initial round of ticket sales was disappointing to some people, as several events quickly sold out and prices soared. However, Harper highlights that about 500,000 tickets were sold at the $28 level, and 95% of tickets sold under $100 were for the local communities where the games are taking place…