{"id":105477,"date":"2025-12-22T22:48:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/105477\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T22:48:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:48:07","slug":"denmark-selects-long-beach-for-2028-olympics-base-of-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/105477\/","title":{"rendered":"Denmark selects Long Beach for 2028 Olympics base of operations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The National Olympic Committee of Denmark<\/a> has selected Long Beach as their base of operations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, giving the city two confirmed National Hospitality Houses for LA28.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The announcement comes with the establishment of the official House of Denmark, including a high performance location in Downtown Long Beach. In addition, Denmark as a country will bring its historic Danish training ship, the DANMARK, to Long Beach during the Olympic games, subject to final approvals and permits. The ship is envisioned as a cultural and educational platform highlighting Denmark\u2019s maritime heritage and longstanding ties with the United States.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe arrival of Denmark\u2019s historic sailing ship would be a powerful reminder of how the Olympic Games bring the world together, and we look forward to experiencing their one-of-a-kind cultural events right here in our city.\u201d said Mayor Rex Richardson in a public statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The House of Denmark, located at the Westin Long Beach will serve as the central hub for the Danish Olympic Committee during the Olympics, providing space for athlete support, official meetings and international engagement. The facility will also function as a high performance base for the Danish Olympic athletes competing in Long Beach and surrounding venues.<\/p>\n

The training ship DANMARK, built in 1933, has served as Denmark\u2019s nautical ambassador and maritime education platform for decades. Manned by professional crew and maritime cadets, the ship symbolizes leadership, seamanship and international cooperation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cLong Beach offers an exceptional environment for Denmark during the 2028 Games with its world class waterfront, innovative spirit, and commitment to sustainability,\u201d said Klaus Clemmens, regionally-based Danish Olympic Committee representative, in a public statement. \u201cWe are proud to share our maritime heritage and to use these spaces to foster dialogue on greener solutions that can benefit communities in both our countries.\u201d<\/p>\n

With Denmark\u2019s announcement, Long Beach becomes the first city in the region to secure two National Hospitality Houses for the 2028 Games. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Long Beach was recently selected by the Hellenic Olympic Committee as the location for Greece\u2019s team house<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCity staff from every department is hard at work preparing for the 2028 Games and inviting National Olympic and Paralympic Committees like Denmark to activate spaces in Long Beach is one of the many ways we are preparing for this once in a generation opportunity,\u201d said City Manager Tom Modica in a public statement. \u201cWe will continue to implement the core principles of our Strategic Roadmap \u2013 equity and inclusion, public safety and legacy activities \u2013 as part of our planning efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

More information about Long Beach\u2019s commitment to the 2028 Games is available at longbeach.gov\/2028Games<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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