Los Angeles throws down gauntlet to Paris in 2024 hosting battle

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — Los Angeles 2024 made a final pitch to the International Olympic Committee’s Evaluation Commission on Friday (May 12) and now will wait and see if they hit a home run to win the right to host the Summer Games for the third time.

The bid, however, was not without a few thorny issues, including concerns over President Donald Trump’s proposed travel restrictions on some nations, which could prevent Olympic athletes from gaining entry and competing in the United States. However, Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti told members of the press that he had a guarantee from the White House that it would not be a problem.

Paris, the only other city in the running for the 2024 Olympics, will get their chance to showcase their bid next week.