OKC leaders share new details as potential host for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics events [Video]

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City leaders held a press conference Thursday tied to the metro potentially hosting two Olympic events in 2028.

The conference followed a Friday announcement that Oklahoma City was being considered to host the LA28 canoe slalom and softball Olympic events.

LA28 leadership submitted an amended venue plan last week to Los Angeles city leaders last week for consideration. The plan includes a letter from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce confirming that it signed a legally binding agreement in connection with LA28’s proposal to assign the softball and canoe slalom events to Oklahoma City venues.

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The letter notes that the agreement includes that the Chamber will assume financial risks associated with hosting the events.

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Thursday’s conference featured remarks from Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Greater OKC Chamber Chair Teresa Rose.

“The prospect …