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Olympics-US travel ban will not hinder Los Angeles Olympics, LA28 CEO says


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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's directive banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the U.S. exempts athletes, and LA28 officials said on Thursday they were confident the Games have the full backing of the administration. Trump signed the proclamation on Wednesday as part of an immigration crackdown he said was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats. "The important thing for us is that the federal government and this administration recognized the importance of the Olympics and the Games," LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover told Reuters on Thursday.

The article from Yahoo News discusses the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's (USOPC) response to the U.S. travel ban affecting four athletes from countries listed in the ban—Iran, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen—who were unable to attend the Team USA media summit in New York. The USOPC expressed disappointment over the athletes' absence, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and diversity in sports. The organization is working to support these athletes and hopes for a resolution that would allow them to participate in future events. The article also touches on the broader implications of the travel ban on sports and international relations, highlighting the challenges faced by athletes in navigating political restrictions.

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