The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded Brisbane the hosting rights for the 2032 Games last night in Tokyo. After six-years of planning, the vote ensures that Australia will host its third Olympic Games, following on from Sydney 2000 and Melbourne 1956.
The news comes shortly after the VIS welcomed the funding announcement made in the 2021/22 Victorian Budget.
Victorian Institute of Sport Chief Executive Officer, Anne Marie Harrison welcomed the exciting news and voiced how fantastic this announcement is for sport all around the country.
“A home Olympic and Paralympic Games is surely the pinnacle for any athlete. It will inspire so many young people to pursue a dream through sport. The VIS looks forward to nurturing this talent and being part of their journey. It also provides a new long-term focus for all who work and officiate in high performance sport and for the system partners to plan together for Australian success.
Congratulations to all involved in bringing this wonderful opportunity to Queensland and Australia.”
12-years ago the VIS launched its Future Talent Program which aims to fast-track the next wave of Victorian athletes. In 2021 the program supports 12 athletes across 10 different sports, who will now have an extra incentive to make the most of the opportunity to place themselves perfectly to hit their prime in 2032.
Brisbane 2032 is set to build on the powerful legacies of the Sydney 2000 Paralympics and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, which set new standards for accessibility and equality for Para-sports and Para-athletes.
