The International Olympic Committee spent three days in Los Angeles to visit LA28 venues and check on the city’s preparedness.

IOC, LA28 officials give an update on Olympic planning The International Olympic Committee and LA28 officials hold a news conference in Los Angeles to provide an update on preparations after three days of visits to Games venues.

Seb Coe also promises he will introduce “clear-cut” policy to protect female sport if elected president of IOC.

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Sebastian Coe "soft-launched" his bid to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, saying it was a role he feels he has been building towards his whole life and that the organisation is ready for change.