Olympic ticket sales hit a glitch in U.S.

Staff Writer

May 19, 2015 9:14 AM PT

A day after the U.S. Olympic Committee announced the release of more tickets for American fans wanting to attend the 2016 Summer Games, the provider postponed sales Tuesday because of an “unforeseen technical issue.”

CoSport said no alternative date for the sales has yet been scheduled.

“We sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience as we resolve the technical issues,” the company posted on its website.

The new round of sales -- scheduled to begin Tuesday morning -- was to include tickets left over from the initial phase.

Officials said the Rio de Janeiro Games were generating as much demand as previous Summer Olympics in London and Beijing. Track and field, swimming, beach volleyball and artistic gymnastics ranked among the most popular sports.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

Olympic ticket sales hit a glitch in U.S.

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