2028 Olympics marks a historic turning point for Swimming with 6 new events

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has just approved the proposal of the World Aquatics Federation to add 6 new events to Swimming at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games.

Aquatics to be promoted at 2028 Olympics. (Photo: LA28)

Accordingly, the 50m backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly events for both men and women will officially be included in the competition program, bringing the total number of swimming medal events to a record 41.

This decision is considered an important milestone in the innovation process of the Olympic movement, affirming the direction of increasing gender balance and promoting inclusion in sports.

With the addition of sprint events, Swimming became the sport with the most medals in Olympic history, with a total of 55 events when including aquatic sports: Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming and Open Water Swimming.

World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam said: “This is a historic moment. The addition of six new events to the Olympic Games will not only further enhance the competition structure, but will also provide more opportunities for talented athletes to shine on the world’s biggest sporting stage. We appreciate the IOC’s support and look forward to seeing some great competition at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.”

Los Angeles - the entertainment capital of the world is also preparing to bring a special experience to fans when hosting the Swimming event at the Olympics in a unique style. SoFi Stadium, which has played host to music stars such as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, will be transformed into a 38,000-seat outdoor pool - making it the largest Swimming venue in Olympic history.

The current record for live attendance at a swimming event is 22,209, set during the 2024 US Olympic Qualifiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. With the grand scale of SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles 2028 promises to create new miracles not only in terms of expertise but also in terms of organization.

The Olympic programme’s innovation doesn’t stop with swimming. Women’s water polo will also see an expansion of teams, bringing the total to 12. The modern pentathlon is also being revamped to keep up with the times. These changes reflect the spirit of openness and innovation that permeates the global Olympic system.

With its presence since the first modern Olympics, along with Athletics, Artistic Gymnastics and Fencing, Swimming continues to affirm its position as one of the focal points attracting the attention of experts and fans at the Olympic Games.

Los Angeles 2028 promises to be a memorable event, where sports and the arts come together in a modern and inspiring space.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/olympic-2028-danh-dau-buoc-ngoat-lich-su-cua-mon-boi-voi-6-noi-dung-thi-dau-moi-20250414144936969.htm