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Chesterman and Stockwell confirmed as only candidates for AOC Presidency

  • ONOC

and Mark Stockwell have been confirmed as the only candidates to replace John Coates as Australian Olympic

stepping down after 32 years in charge of the AOC.He will remain on the AOC Executive as an International Olympic

Life President after Paris 2024.Coates, an IOC vice-president, is also on the Board of the Brisbane 2032

as its President between 2016 and 2019.Halls was also Australia's Chef de Mission for the 2018 Youth Olympic

Coates concluded by looking forward to Brisbane 2032, which he insists will have a lasting legacy for

The Games will be cost neutral from an operational perspective and essential infrastructure for Queensland


Ex-Dow chief executive Liveris appointed Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee President

  • Brisbane 2032

Former Dow chairman and chief executive Andrew Liveris has been appointed President of Brisbane 2032

, who is also on the Brisbane 2032 Board.Liveris is said to be known to the International Olympic Committee

These Games aren’t just an opportunity for our next generation of sporting talent, but they're an opportunity

Games are the world's best ever."

Olympic and Paralympic Games as President and contribute to this important moment in our history >

Brisbane was confirmed as the 2032 Games host at the IOC Session in Tokyo on July 21 last year.It was


CBC to have exclusive Olympic broadcasting rights in Canada until after Brisbane 2032

  • Olympics

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is set to keep its Olympic rights after signing a new deal

with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) lasting until after Brisbane 2032.

The partnership, which includes Radio-Canada, features exclusive broadcast rights for the Games with

an "open-bid" process.The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is set to broadcast five editions of the Olympic

and them realising that we're a committed partner that doesn't just bring light to the Olympic movement

This agreement demonstrates a commitment to the Olympic values, the Olympic Games and the development

All of the Games' hosts until 2032 have been decided apart from the 2030 edition, with Canadian city


Deloitte joins The Olympic Partner scheme with pledge to support IOC's digital transformation

  • Olympics

Deloitte has joined the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) flagship The Olympic Partner (TOP) sponsorship

It is claimed to be the first TOP partnership of its kind.Deloitte will advance Olympic Agenda 2020+5

, Milan Cortina 2026, Los Angeles 2028, the 2030 Winter Games and Brisbane 2032.It is set to provide

support and mental health, diversity, equity and inclusion, sustainability and the reduction of the Games

Games and advised the International Table Tennis Federation on the launch of World Table Tennis, its

Deloitte’s relationship with the Olympic Movement is a clear example of how the Worldwide Olympic Partner


Gold Coast Mayor claims jealousy led to city's absence from Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee

  • Brisbane 2032

arse" of Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner to secure a place on the Organising Committee for the 2032

Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Tate has not been included on the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, following the latest appointments

I mean, without the Gold Coast in the bid you wouldn't have a Brisbane 2032 Games."

Don't forget it was called [South East Queensland] 2032 initially and they needed the Gold Coast to be

there, because we're a large chunk of the SEQ 2032."

Organising Committee will feature 22 members, with 17 having been determined to date.Australian Olympic


Brisbane 2032 mascot decision will be made by public, says Queensland Premier

  • Brisbane 2032

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has said that the public will decide the mascot for the Brisbane 2032

Olympic Games with the koala and ibis named early contenders.

In 2032 and prior to that, the eyes of the world are going to be upon us."

because of its scavenging nature.A koala named Borobi was the mascot for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

However, Palaszczuk said it was "highly unlikely" that the ibis would be the Games' mascot."

as number one," said Palaszczuk, as reported by ABC.The mascot for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

known as the koala capital of the world and that's our opportunity that I hope we seize heading towards 2032


International Surfing Association appoints Vela as strategic advisor for stand-up paddle

  • Surfing

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has appointed former athlete Anthony Vela as its new strategic advisor for the stand-up paddle (SUP) discipline.

Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championships and assuming the same position for the 2019 Pan American Games

thrilled to be a part of the ISA’s efforts to promote the sport at the World Championships and Pan Am Games

£1.1 billion/€1.3 billion) and it is predicted to surpass $3.8 billion (£2.8 billion/€3.4 billion) by 2032

debut in Tokyo, the ISA is investing in our long-term plan to now see SUP included in the Olympic programme

level.SUP is currently not classed as an Olympic discipline.


Australia named preferred candidate for women's 2029 Rugby World Cup

  • Rugby Sevens

Australia is set to stage back-to-back Rugby World Cups after being named preferred candidate for the women's event in 2029.

Australia's goal of staging 10 major sporting events over the course of a decade, with the Brisbane 2032

Olympic Games the jewel in the crown."

Australia is co-hosting with New Zealand, and stage rugby sevens and football competition during the 2032


Australian Government announces funding for Paralympics Australia

  • Paris 2024 Paralympics

Australian treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced the Federal Government plans to contribute AUS$10.6 million (£6 million/$7.9 million/€7.2 million) in order to aid Paralympics Australia’s preparations for Paris 2024.

which are anticipated to greatly exceed those collected for Tokyo 2020, and account for the shortened Games

operations are on top of our major cost, which is the delivery of Australian teams to the Paralympic Games

to achieve sporting success.Beyond Paris 2024 the Australian city of Brisbane is set to welcome the 2032

Olympic and Paralympic Games.


Aragon President blasts COE plans for Pyrenees-Barcelona 2030 bid as "unfair"

  • 2030 Olympics

Hopes of a Pyrenees-Barcelona bid for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games have suffered a further

setback after the Aragon Government rebuffed the Spanish Olympic Committee’s (COE) plans.

of their sports facilities to be involved in the proposed Pyrenees-Barcelona bid for the 2030 Winter Olympic

and Paralympic Games bid ©Getty ImagesCOE is planning to hold a meeting on Friday (April 1) but Lambán

to face three former Winter Olympics hosts Sapporo, Salt Lake City and Vancouver as rivals.The 2030 Games

Board, which can then recommend the bid be put forward to a vote at an IOC Session.Brisbane for the 2032

Summer Games became the first city to be awarded hosting rights in this way.The IOC claim this approach


USOPC to meet IOC over Salt Lake City Olympic bid but expects no host announcement until 2023

  • 2030 Olympics

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) says it does not expect a decision to be made

by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics host until

future Winter Olympics and Paralympics back in 2018.A definitive decision on whether a 2030 or 2034 Games

the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics was also unable to take place, with the IOC electing to cancel the Olympic

Executive Board can then recommend the bid be put forward to a vote at an IOC Session.Brisbane for the 2032

a corruption scandal.The Salt Lake City-Utah Bid Committee projected in December that a 2030 Winter Olympic

in 1972.The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee have thrown their weight behind


Cook and Johnson join Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee

  • Brisbane 2032

Olympic gold medallist Natalie Cook and Australia's fastest man Patrick Johnson have joined the Brisbane

2032 Organising Committee.

and Paralympics," said Cook.Current Oceania and Australian 100m record holder Johnson will spread the Olympic

said.The announcement completes the Palaszczuk's nominees to the 22-member Organising Committee for the Olympic

Games Board.Others already selected for positions include Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President


Queensland Premier confident in funding for redevelopment of the Gabba for Brisbane 2032

  • Brisbane 2032

said a funding envelope is in place for the redevelopment of the Gabba stadium, prior to the Brisbane 2032

Olympic and Paralympic Games.

funding for the Gabba Brisbane Metro Station, to deliver enhanced transport connections and support the Games

in 2032.Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Palaszczuk and the Council of Mayors SEQ were present

It’ll all be finished well in advance of the 2032 Olympics."

further discussions with Palaszczuk regarding the projects.Brisbane was confirmed as the host of the 2032

Olympics and Paralympics last year.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had named the Australian


Spanish Olympic Committee President rules out Madrid bid to host 2036 Olympic Games

  • Olympic Games 2036

Alejandro Blanco, President of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), has ruled out the possibility of

the country hosting the 2036 Olympic Games following rumours the capital city of Madrid may consider

The Paris [2024], Los Angeles [2028], and Brisbane [2032] Games are given, and the recommendation that

Madrid's last bid to host the Olympic Games was for the 2020 edition, which were awarded to Tokyo ©Getty

Everything is collected in Lausanne and for them to give you the Games, the Olympic Movement must trust

," he said.Paris is due to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane

2032.


Infrastructure investments pledged before Brisbane 2032 as South East Queensland City Deal signed

  • Brisbane 2032

claimed will ensure the state is in the best position to host a successful Olympics and Paralympic Games

in 2032.

Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games had been billed as an opportunity to enhance infrastructure in the

in 2032.The Gabba is set to be redeveloped for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the cricket venue

That includes new transport links for the Gabba in time for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games."

We’re also a decade away from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games which presents a unique

Brisbane was confirmed as the host of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics last year.The International Olympic