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2028 Olympics — Good News & Uplifting Stories

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34 stories tagged with "2028 Olympics"
Olympic Gold Medalist Masai Russell Returns Home Honored
Sports•Oct 16

Olympic Gold Medalist Masai Russell Returns Home Honored

Track star Masai Russell is coming full circle as her Maryland high school honors the Olympic champion who once walked its halls. The undefeated hurdler is already eyeing her next golden opportunity in Los Angeles.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Japan Wins Asian Volleyball Title, Books 2028 Olympics Spot
Sports•Sep 14

Japan Wins Asian Volleyball Title, Books 2028 Olympics Spot

Japan's men's volleyball team swept through the Asian Championship undefeated, securing their spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics two years early. It's the first time in 54 years they've locked in Olympic qualification this far ahead.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Olympic Legend Shannon Miller Returns Home to Edmond
Sports•Sep 7

Olympic Legend Shannon Miller Returns Home to Edmond

Seven-time Olympic medalist Shannon Miller is coming back to Edmond, Oklahoma, where local support launched her gymnastics career decades before the world knew her name. The city is celebrating her legacy with new park signage and a tour of UCO's Olympic training site ahead of the 2028 Games.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Canada Wins Flag Football Gold, Qualifies for 2028 Olympics
Sports•Aug 17

Canada Wins Flag Football Gold, Qualifies for 2028 Olympics

Canada's women's flag football team upset the United States to win world championship gold and punch their ticket to the sport's Olympic debut in Los Angeles. Both Canadian teams are heading to the 2028 Games after dramatic qualifying victories in Germany.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Evy Leibfarth Wins Silver at 2028 Olympic Venue
Sports•Jul 24

Evy Leibfarth Wins Silver at 2028 Olympic Venue

American kayaker Evy Leibfarth claimed silver at the World Championships on her home course in Oklahoma City, becoming the first U.S. woman to medal in kayak slalom in 23 years. She triumphed at the venue that will host the 2028 Olympics, giving Team USA a powerful momentum boost.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
LA Secures $600M in Green Investments Before 2028 Olympics
Solutions•Jul 18

LA Secures $600M in Green Investments Before 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles just locked in nearly $600 million in clean energy commitments ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, transforming the city's infrastructure while cleaning its air. From electric school buses to thousands of new EV chargers, these investments will benefit communities long after the Olympic torch goes out.

Solutions Desk•3 min read
LA Needs 60,000 Volunteers for 2028 Olympics
Acts of Kindness•Jul 15

LA Needs 60,000 Volunteers for 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles is calling all heroes: the 2028 Olympics needs 60,000 volunteers to help make the Games unforgettable. Applications opened Tuesday with Olympic legend Carl Lewis leading the charge.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Suni Lee Eyes Third Olympics as LA 2028 Countdown Begins
Sports•Jul 15

Suni Lee Eyes Third Olympics as LA 2028 Countdown Begins

Olympic gymnastics champion Suni Lee announced her return to the sport exactly two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Games begin. The six-time Olympic medalist is making a historic run at her third consecutive Olympics.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
NFL Star Josh Allen Eyes 2028 Olympic Flag Football Team
Sports•Jul 10

NFL Star Josh Allen Eyes 2028 Olympic Flag Football Team

Buffalo Bills quarterback and 2024 MVP Josh Allen says he'd be "very honored" to represent Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The league is already creating pathways for active NFL players to compete for gold.

Fox News Sports•3 min read
Canadian Swimmer Kylie Masse Eyes 2028 Olympics
Sports•Jul 9

Canadian Swimmer Kylie Masse Eyes 2028 Olympics

Olympic medalist Kylie Masse is making a comeback, setting her sights on the 2028 Games. The decorated Canadian swimmer is changing direction and diving back into competitive training.

Google News - Olympic Medal•1 min read
India Women's Cricket Team Qualifies for 2028 Olympics
Sports•Jun 29

India Women's Cricket Team Qualifies for 2028 Olympics

India's women's cricket team just earned a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking cricket's return to the Games after 128 years. Even without advancing past the group stage at the World Cup, they secured Asia's only automatic qualifying spot.

Yahoo Sports•2 min read
LA River Gets Trash-Catching Ship Before 2028 Olympics
Planet Wins•Jun 17

LA River Gets Trash-Catching Ship Before 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles is bringing a massive floating trash collector to the San Gabriel River to stop pollution before it reaches the ocean ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. The technology has already pulled over 200 tons of garbage from another LA waterway.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup•2 min read