Para Equestrian Dressage will be a key feature at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, with 11 medal events planned across various grades. The decision to include Para Equestrian in the LA28 Games follows a comprehensive review by the International Paralympic Committee’s Governing Board. The event will maintain the same 78 quota places allocated in the previous Paralympic Games held in Paris in 2024.
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia has been officially designated as the venue for the Para Equestrian events at LA28. This announcement was made by the LA28 Organising Committee, solidifying the location for this prestigious competition.
FEI Secretary General and President of the Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations, Sabrina Ibáñez, expressed delight at the decisions made by the IPC and LA28. She emphasized the success of Para Equestrian at the Paris 2024 Games, underscoring the significant turnout and global interest generated by the event.
The upcoming LA28 Games aim to build on the success of Paris 2024, with a focus on showcasing top-tier competition and thrilling performances in Para Equestrian Dressage. Santa Anita Park’s renowned facilities are expected to provide an exceptional stage for both Olympic and Paralympic equestrian events.
Discussions on the qualification systems for the LA28 Games were recently held at the FEI Sports Forum. The proposed systems will undergo review and approval by the FEI General Assembly in 2025 before submission to the International Olympic Committee and the IPC for final endorsement. The Para Equestrian Dressage qualification criteria for LA28 are set to be released in the first half of 2026.
Noteworthy facts and figures surrounding the LA28 Paralympic Games include the scheduled dates from 15 to 27 August 2028, featuring a total of 23 sports and 560 medal events. An estimated 4,480 athletes are anticipated to participate in the Games, with Para Equestrian Dressage serving as a prominent discipline.
The LA28 Paralympic Games will see 78 athletes competing in 11 Para Equestrian medal events. Gender equality remains a core principle, with both men and women competing on equal footing in all equestrian events.
The historical significance of Santa Anita Park, which hosted equestrian events during the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, adds to the prestige of the venue for the upcoming LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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