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It’s official: The International Olympic Committee has announced that Montreal will be one of four cities to host the final Olympic qualification events ahead of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Joining Montreal on the Olympic Q-Series circuit are Orlando, Tokyo and Shanghai.
The announcement comes as the city nears the 50th anniversary of hosting the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games.
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What is the Olympic Q-Series?
The Olympic Q-Series is a multi-sport qualification event held in compact, festival-style urban venues, showcasing elite-level competition.
First introduced for Paris 2024, the format featured two stops in Shanghai and Budapest, where athletes qualified in BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding and sport climbing.
A total of 158 athletes secured their places at the Paris Games through the series.
When will the 2028 Olympic Q-Series take place in Montreal?
Montreal is scheduled to stage the third stop of the circuit from June 1 to 4, 2028, just weeks before the opening ceremony in Los Angeles.
Which sports will be featured at the Olympic Q-Series in Montreal?
While six sports form the Olympic Q-Series qualification pathway to LA 2028, they won’t all be included at every stop on the circuit. The exact competition lineup for Montreal will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information about Montreal hosting the third stop of Olympic Q-Series, click here.
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