Following its session in the Peruvian capital of Lima, the International Olympic Committee have officially confirmed Paris and Los Angeles as the 2024 and 2028 Games hosts respectively.
In a historic move by the IOC to announce the host cities of the next two Olympic and Paralympic Games hosts following Tokyo 2020 will now ensure the stability of the movements for the next 11 years.
“This historic double allocation is a ‘win-win-win’ situation for the city of Paris, the city of Los Angeles and the IOC,” Thomas Bach, IOC President said.
"Ensuring the stability of the Olympic Games for the
athletes of the world for the next 11 years is something extraordinary.
"These are two great cities from two great countries with a great Olympic history.
"Both cities are very enthusiastic about the Games and are promoting the Olympic spirit in a fantastic way."
The newly elected president of the International Paralympic Committee, Andrew Parsons said, “Both Paris and Los Angeles presented tremendous integrated bids and what I like about each host city is that they offer different opportunities for the Paralympic Movement," said Parsons.
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