Shooting Sports Rejoice as LA 2028 Olympics Bring Events Back to the City Center
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has expressed satisfaction with the decision to hold shooting events in central locations during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking a significant change from their placement 270km away from Paris during the 2024 Games. ISSF President Luciano Rossi praised the move, emphasizing the importance of integrating shooting into the core Olympic experience.
Key Points
Shooting events for the 2028 LA Olympics will be held in central locations within LA County, unlike the 2024 Paris Olympics where they were located 270km away.
ISSF President Luciano Rossi criticized the venue decision for the 2024 Paris Olympics as a 'big mistake'.
Rossi has lobbied the IOC to ensure shooting is staged within the host city for future games.
The 2028 LA Olympics will feature a full program of 15 shooting events.
The shooting community is described as proud and grateful for the venue decision, enhancing the Olympic experience for athletes.
