Olympics chief admits she has not spoken to US president Trump about LA 2028 Games

January 21, 2026

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IOC President Kirsty Coventry has not established formal communications with US President Donald Trump regarding the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Coventry expressed a desire to avoid geopolitical entanglements, stating it is not the IOC's remit to comment on such matters.
The IOC aims to have all national Olympic committees represented at the Games, showcasing values of harmony and mutual understanding.
Coventry expects to meet US Vice President JD Vance before the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Olympic Games executive director Christophe Dubi acknowledged ongoing work on the Cortina sliding track and ice hockey arena but expressed confidence that all Winter Olympics venues will be ready on time.

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