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Burbank parks staff outline adaptive-sports and fan-zone planning tied to FIFA 2026 and LA 2028
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff described grants, clinics and partnerships positioning Burbank to host adaptive-sports events and related programming for FIFA 2026 and the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, including a $26,000 '26 champions' grant for adaptive soccer and a Real Madrid clinic at Burbank High School.
Edgar Manoukian, a parks department presenter, updated the board on preparations for FIFA 2026 and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and described steps the city is taking to expand adaptive and inclusive programming.
Manoukian said the department seeks to leverage major events to build long-term community benefits rather than start…
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