The Californer - National Olympic Committee of Denmark to Establish Base of Operations, Team House in Long Beach for 2028 Olympic Games

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Above: The National Olympic Committee of Denmark will establish its base of operations and Team House in Long Beach for the 2028 Olympic Games, making Long Beach the first city in the region to secure two National Hospitality Houses. Denmark anticipates bringing its historic Danish training ship, the DANMARK, to Long Beach during the Olympic Games.

Long Beach, CA – The National Olympic Committee of Denmark has selected Long Beach as its preferred base of operation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games with the establishment of the official House of Denmark, including a High-Performance location in Downtown Long Beach. In addition, Denmark as a country expects to bring its historic Danish training ship, the DANMARK, to Long Beach during the Olympic Games, subject to final approvals and permits. The ship is envisioned as a cultural and educational platform highlighting Denmark's maritime heritage and longstanding ties with the United States.

"The arrival of Denmark's historic sailing ship would be a powerful reminder of how the Olympic Games bring the world together, and we look forward to experiencing their one-of-a-kind cultural events right here in our city." said Mayor Rex Richardson. "Long Beach continues to be a sought-after destination for countries around the world to activate unique spaces and celebrate our shared values of sport, culture and global friendship."

House of Denmark, located at The Westin Long Beach, will serve as the central hub for Danish OlympicCommitteeduring the Olympic Games, providing space for athlete support, official meetings and international engagement. The facility will also function as a high-performance base for Danish Olympic athletes competing in Long Beach and surrounding venues.

The training ship DANMARK, built in 1933, has served for decades as Denmark's nautical ambassador and maritime education platform. Manned by professional crew and maritime cadets, the ship symbolizes leadership, seamanship and international cooperation. All activities related to the ship and associated cultural programming will be finalized pending applicable permits and approvals.

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"It is an honor to welcome the Danish Olympic Committee, the training ship DANMARK and VisitDenmark to Downtown Long Beach for the 2028 Olympic Games," said First District Councilwoman Mary Zendejas. "Their anticipated special events and activities will not only bring a once in a lifetime moment to our community but will also boost our Downtown waterfront and tourism economy. We look forward to celebrating Denmark's rich heritage, culture and presence during the 2028 Games."

"Long Beach offers an exceptional environment for Denmark during the 2028 Games with its world class waterfront, innovative spirit, and commitment to sustainability," said Klaus Clemmens, regionally-based Danish Olympic Committee representative. "We are proud to share our maritime heritage and to use these spaces to foster dialogue on greener solutions that can benefit communities in both our countries."

With Denmark's announcement, Long Beach has made history as the first city in the region to secure two confirmed National Hospitality Houses for the 2028 Games. Long Beach was recently selected by the Hellenic Olympic Committee as the location for Greece's first-ever Team House at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church.

"City staff from every department is hard at work preparing for the 2028 Games and inviting National Olympic and Paralympic Committees like Denmark to activate spaces in Long Beach is one of the many ways we are preparing for this once in a generation opportunity," said City Manager Tom Modica. "We will continue to implement the core principles of our Strategic Roadmap – equity and inclusion, public safety and legacy activities – as part of our planning efforts."

Long Beach continues to be a sought-after destination by National Olympic Committees (NOC), National Paralympic Committees (NPC) and other stakeholders interested in activating space for the 2028 Games, including Team Headquarters, Hospitality Houses, Brand Activations and Watch Parties. Through its Office of Global Partnerships and Protocol, the City continues to meet with international delegations from around the world to showcase the many benefits Long Beach offers for the Games. Local businesses and property owners interested in renting out their space are encouraged to submit the online interest form to get connected with Games stakeholders interested in activating space in Long Beach.

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Hosted by the City of Los Angeles, the 2028 Olympic Games will take place July 14 through July 30, 2028, and the 2028 Paralympic Games will take place Aug. 15 through Aug. 27, 2028. Long Beach will serve as a 2028 Venue City set to stage the largest number of sporting events outside of the Host City of Los Angeles, staging 11 sporting events for the Olympic Games and seven for the Paralympic Games. More information about the 2028 Games is available at LA28.org.

More information about Long Beach's commitment to the 2028 Games is available at longbeach.gov/2028Games.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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