Los Angeles will celebrate its first Paralympic Games in three years, bringing together 4,480 athletes across 23 sports and millions of visitors from around the world. To mark the countdown, the organizing committee LA28 unveiled two new custom emblems that highlight stories of progress, inclusion, and creativity surrounding the event.

“With just three years to go, LA28 remains steadfast in our commitment to deliver an unforgettable Paralympic Games in Los Angeles for the very first time in history,” said Reynold Hoover, Chief Executive Officer of LA28. “The LA28 Paralympic Games will be an opportunity to reshape the conversation around people with disabilities within the sports world and beyond, with the power to drive inclusion and global recognition of the world’s third largest sporting event.”

Representation of reinvention and innovation

One of the new designs, called ‘Relentless Reinvention A’, reflects athletes’ ability to constantly evolve. It is inspired by a pixelated kaleidoscope that transforms ideas and portrays a multifaceted self, always striving to push boundaries with each attempt.

The second emblem, ‘Innovation Moonshot A’, symbolizes the pursuit of progress and limitless creativity, linking Los Angeles to its role as a global hub of innovation. According to LA28, this visual identity reinforces the image of the city as a driving force for transformation.

An accessibility legacy for the city

The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, emphasized the importance of the event for the local community: “It is essential for our young Angelenos, especially those with disabilities, to see these elite athletes showing the world what can be achieved with equal opportunity and self-determination.” The mayor stated that the Games will leave a tangible legacy in terms of accessibility for the city.

As part of the preparations, LA28 proposed and secured the approval of Para Climbing, which will debut in 2028. The discipline will feature 80 athletes competing at the Long Beach Climbing Theater, a venue purpose-built for the competition in the Long Beach Zone.

Gender equality and record number of medals

The Los Angeles Paralympic Games will set the largest medal program in the history of the event. They will also achieve the highest gender-balanced quota to date, with 45% of athlete slots allocated to women in the initial program of 22 sports. This represents 107 additional female quota places compared to the previous edition.

On July 26, LA28 and the City of Los Angeles celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act –ADA-. During the event, Mayor Bass reaffirmed the city’s commitment to equity and accessibility. As part of the initiative, braille signage was installed at City Hall for the display of the Olympic and Paralympic flags, including tactile logos and accessible descriptions of all the elements.

These actions are part of the broader preparation strategy for the 2028 Paralympic Games, which will feature the largest participation of athletes and the most extensive competition schedule in the event’s history