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Olympic Organizers Tackle Visa Issues Ahead of Los Angeles 2028
Kirsty Coventry said organizers can learn from the World Cup’s barred fans and officials, including a record 48 teams and millions of supporters.
- On Wednesday, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry announced that Los Angeles Olympics organizers are coordinating with U.S. authorities to prevent visa complications similar to those affecting the ongoing soccer World Cup.
- Recent visa issues at the World Cup—which begins Thursday in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico—have included the Iranian team moving their training base and a prominent Somali referee being denied entry.
- IOC Sports Director Pierre Ducrey said dedicated personnel in Washington are building relationships with government agencies, focusing on explaining stakeholder profiles and roles to streamline entry processes.
- Coventry expressed confidence that organizers will overcome these hurdles, stating the process requires "collaboration and learning" to ensure a successful 2028 Summer Games when President Donald Trump remains in office.
- During the same Lausanne meeting, the executive board approved ski mountaineering for the 2030 Winter Games, though officials opted to exclude "crossover sports" such as cyclocross from the program.
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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry held an online press conference on the 10th following an extraordinary executive board meeting. She explained that some personnel involved in the FIFA World Cup, which begins on the 11th, will not be able to enter the United States…
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LA 2028 working to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues in US: IOC chief
Los Angeles Olympics organisers are working closely with U.S. authorities to ensure smooth entry procedures and avoid the visa complications that affected several stakeholders at the FIFA World Cup, IOC president Kirsty Coventry said on Wednesday.
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