The Olympics flag has officially arrived in Los Angeles, marking the countdown to the 2028 games.
The flag was transported in a jet carrying American athletes and officials, adorned with “la28” and palm tree designs.
As the plane touched down at Los Angeles International Airport, Tupac Shakur’s iconic song, “California Love” filled the air.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, dressed in a red Team USA tracksuit, stepped off the plane waving the Olympic flag, before being greeted by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Mayor Bass expressed her “tremendous pride and responsibility,” in receiving the flag in Paris on Sunday.
She emphasized that Los Angeles has been working diligently to host a successful game, and that American organizers are now ready to “put our foot on the gas.”
The International Olympic committee awarded Los Angeles the right to host the 2028 games in 2017.
This will be the third time LA has hosted the games in the modern era, following previous hostings in 1932 and 1984.”
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
