Los Angeles has more public support than Paris for 2024 Olympics, IOC Evaluation Commission report discovers.
Los Angeles and Paris have each been widely praised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission in their report on their bids for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympics published today, although some challenges do remain for each city.
But, according to a survey conducted in February by the IOC, Los Angeles has public support of 78 per cent in the city, 72 per cent in California and 64 per cent across the United States.
Los Angeles is warned about the importance of the "successful implementation" of a Games transport strategy, including the Olympic Route Network if the Games is to be pulled-off well.
Concerns are also raised with the "extensive planned upgrades" at the existing velodrome to remove inside pillars and increase seating capacity.
These would require "further discussions" between all relevant parties.
They are also encouraged to consider scrapping a planned second venue for volleyball as it "does not seem necessary".
The report does not consider the suitability of either for hosting the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Their respective and highly contrasting Athletes’ Village plans also received largely good feedback.
IOC Evaluation Commission members will now present their findings to the IOC membership at large during a Candidate City Briefing held in Lausanne on July 11 and 12.