LA 2028 Olympics organizers move to ease concerns over visas
Source: news.source.inquirer
Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics are addressing concerns from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding visa and entry requirements for athletes and officials, amidst recent U.S. immigration policies under President Donald Trump. LA 2028 Games chairman Casey Wasserman assured full access and compliance with the Olympic Charter, citing support from multiple U.S. administrations and the establishment of an accelerated visa program under former President Joe Biden.
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Concerns raised by IOC members about visa and entry requirements for the LA 2028 Olympics due to recent U.S. immigration policies.
Casey Wasserman, chairman of the LA 2028 organizing committee, addressed these concerns at the 144th IOC session in Greece.
Wasserman emphasized the commitment of multiple U.S. administrations to the Olympic Charter and full access for all participants.
An accelerated visa program was established under former President Joe Biden to facilitate athlete entry.
Assurances from President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the scale and complexity of the Games' requirements.
The State Department plans to have a fully staffed desk dedicated to visa issues for the Olympics in the next 12 months.
IOC president-elect Kirsty Coventry guaranteed that all qualifying athletes would be allowed into the U.S. for the LA 2028 Games.
