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Oklahoma City will host the canoe slalom and softball events during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The city has been preparing for this role for six years, with venues built to international standards. This marks the return of softball to the Olympics, and Oklahoma City is expected to provide a dynamic environment for both athletes and fans.
Alabama hosts its first U.S. Olympic trials for canoe and kayak slalom in Montgomery, drawing hundreds of spectators to the new artificial watersports complex. Evy Leibfarth secures a spot to represent the USA in women's canoe slalom at the 2024 Paris Olympics, while local leaders hope the event will boost the city's athletic profile and promote sports tourism. The trials aim to create access to the sport and break down barriers, with the venue designed to bring broader visibility to paddle sports.