LA 2028 - General Discussion

[bmo 274]

40 minutes ago, owenp_23 said:

Wow we are similar. I am pursuing a degree in Mass Communications (Journalism focus) starting in the fall and would absolutely love working at LA28.

 

I am more interested in the broadcasting side but also do work with newspaper (online and print) reporting.

Awesome! Good luck! I'm two years into my degree (halfway done). I've had a blast so far. I've been able to cover some cool events like the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament (sat front row). My tip: don't say no to anything. If any opportunity comes up, pounce on it. You never know what's going to happen.

 

13 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

They should just make the three of us the Gen Z Comms Team 

That would be a blast haha!

[Olympian1010 8,321]

1 hour ago, bmo said:

Awesome! Good luck! I'm two years into my degree (halfway done). I've had a blast so far. I've been able to cover some cool events like the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament (sat front row). My tip: don't say no to anything. If any opportunity comes up, pounce on it. You never know what's going to happen.

 

That would be a blast haha!

I graduate with a bachelor’s degree next week 

 

You give the same exact advice I’d give to anyone else in communications, entertainment, or management. 

[bmo 274]

3 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

I graduate with a bachelor’s degree next week 

 

You give the same exact advice I’d give to anyone else in communications, entertainment, or management. 

Congrats!!! Great to hear!

[Olympian1010 8,321]

We should have a Discord mixer at some point. I think that would be fun.

[Rdbc 48]

I was just discussing with my friends about trying to go to the Olympics in Paris since I'll be moving there for a bit this fall to study abroad. (probably still won't be there for Olympics though) but I was saying I honestly have very little desire to go to the olympics because I'd rather sit at home with 5 different screens so I can watch as many as events as possible (from the comfort of my own home) maybe I just don't like big crowds... but going to see 100m finals would be a dream. 

[dcmdtruefan 41]

On 5/18/2023 at 1:10 PM, bmo said:

Does anyone here plan on attending the LA 2028 games?

If time permits and I can get extended vacation time, I will be attending the LA games. I want to watch the track and field, swimming, soccer and badminton events. 

[bmo 274]

11 hours ago, Rdbc said:

I was just discussing with my friends about trying to go to the Olympics in Paris since I'll be moving there for a bit this fall to study abroad. (probably still won't be there for Olympics though) but I was saying I honestly have very little desire to go to the olympics because I'd rather sit at home with 5 different screens so I can watch as many as events as possible (from the comfort of my own home) maybe I just don't like big crowds... but going to see 100m finals would be a dream. 

That's a fair point. I think it's something I would love to do once or twice, but after that, I'll sit on the couch for 16 straight days and watch all the events, so I don't miss anything.

[Quaker2001 339]

On 5/18/2023 at 1:10 PM, bmo said:

Does anyone here plan on attending the LA 2028 games?

It's a long ways off, but I'd love to be there.  I've only been to 1 other Olympics (Salt Lake 2002) and that was to work, so it would be nice to be there strictly as a spectator.

[bmo 274]

Any guesses as to how much tickets will be? Also, any ideas on lodging? I think an Air BNB would be the best option, either near the Long Beach venues or near the shooting/equestrian venues. 

[clemsonbeav 696]

I've always been a fan of the Olympics, but it was only right before Paris that I started being turned on to the qualifications process.  (I caught the OQS for Sport Climbing.)  I'm looking forward to seeing who qualifies for LA28 and how.  Obviously we don't have to worry about quota positions because of the host nation spots, and I wonder if that will affect who attends other competitions in the off season.  I also realize that since we always have a large delegation, it is hard to keep track of all of our athletes!  (There's something to be said about being a smaller nation with fewer athletes, as it's possible to more closely follow each one!)  But I am looking forward to diving into new sports, seeing who our stellar athletes are, and seeing how they perform leading up to and into the games at LA28.  

Edited September 17, 2025 by clemsonbeav