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Australian MP cites Brisbane 2032 Olympics as contributor for Airbnb evictions

  • Brisbane 2032

homes into Airbnb accommodation, saying the housing crisis could only worsen the closer it gets to the 2032

Olympic Games.

Airbnb is one of the International Olympic Committee's The Olympic Partners, making it one of the main

sponsors for Brisbane 2032.Brisbane is to hold the 2032 Olympics in 10 years' time ©Getty ImagesBrisbane

was awarded the 2032 Olympics in July last year prior to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, correlating with the

In the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics, this is something that we’re likely to see more and more."

period between London being awarded and hosting the Olympics - soared 33 per cent near the sites of the Games


State-run China Media Group to produce international feed for four sports at Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

China Media Group (CMG) has entered an agreement with Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to provide

formalised the deal in an online ceremony with OBS chief executive Yiannis Exarchos, and that International Olympic

Television and China National Radio.Last year, the CMG extended its rights deal to broadcast the Olympic

Games in China for the four editions from 2026 to 2032, having first acquired rights directly from the

Games from July 26 to August 11 ©Getty ImagesBeijing has consistently denied accusations of using forced

Games from July 26 to August 11 in 2024.


Key Brisbane 2032 Government bodies support city's staging of Nitro World Games

  • Brisbane 2032

the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), two key bodies in Brisbane's preparations for the 2032

Paralympics, have been credited with providing support for the Australian city's staging of the Nitro World Games

the globe, in front of some of the most passionate fans in the world.Australia's men's BMX freestyle Olympic

enhancing Brisbane's reputation and attracting investment, as well as exploring opportunities for the Olympic

and Paralympic Games in 2032.TEQ expects Brisbane 2032 to generate AUD 20.2 billion (£11.8 billion/$13.6

visitor expenditure from 2020 to 2036.Brisbane is set to become the third Australian city to stage the Olympic

Games in 2032, having been awarded hosting rights at the International Olympic Committee Session in


World Rowing confirms LA 2028 races will take place on shortest course in Olympic history

  • Rowing

World Rowing has formally agreed to a request from Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games organisers to stage

competition on what will be the shortest course in Olympic history, over 1,500 metres - 500m less than

Games Organising Committee.

more compact and economical.The Long Beach Marine Stadium was used for the 1932 Olympic Games, but with

course length varied, being 1,750m for the 1900 Paris Games, 3,218m for the St Louis Olympic rowing

focus on the ‘beach sprint’ format which, in the context of Los Angeles 2028, potentially Brisbane 2032

and the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, offers a more relevant and powerful argument."


Alan Hubbard: Sport’s Arab Spring means the world has a whole new ball game

  • Inside the Blogs

My insidethegames colleague David Owen was bang on the button when he suggested here last week that a major beneficiary of the war in Ukraine could be the Middle East.

Games ©Getty ImagesTalking of being cool, one of the criticisms of holding the tournament on a small

I've tasted worse.I recommend a visit to a remarkable sporting project, the Olympic and Sports Museum

and Sports Museum in Doha, the biggest exhibition of its kind covering both ancient and modern Games

It depicts every aspect of the Games, warts and all - boycotts, doping, murder and mayhem, as well as

But that may be about to be rectified for Qatar is determined to host the Games in 2032.


LA28-backed legislation giving in-state tuition to athletes training for Olympics passed

  • Los Angeles 2028

Legislation to provide athletes training for the Olympics and Paralympics in California with eligibility for in-state tuition has been passed by the Senate and Assembly.

into law.American athletes training in California as part of a programme endorsed by the United States Olympic

at the University of California, once the legislation is signed into law.This will last until July 1 2032

and Paralympic Games, while encouraging success outside the arena."

As chair of the Assembly Select Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I am proud to offer

eligible Olympic and Paralympic athletes resident classification for tuition and fee purposes until


Mexico exploring 2036 Olympic bid as NOC begins dialogue with IOC

  • Olympic Games 2036

Mexico is the latest country to express interest in staging the 2036 Olympic Games and the Mexican Olympic

Committee (MOC) has begun discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the feasibility

Minister is a man of great vision and understands that in 1968 Mexico was at the forefront through the Olympic

see the real possibilities that Mexico has and you need to form a group of specialists to host the Olympic

Games."

Mexico City also bid for the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games which went to Melbourne and Rome, respectively

process whereby the Future Host Commission engages in targeted dialogue with selected countries.For the 2032


Australia chosen to host 2023 World Junior Squash Championships

  • Squash

The World Squash Federation (WSF) has chosen Australia to stage its 2023 World Junior Squash Championships.

participation in the sport.The plan sets out a long-term goal of having squash included at the Brisbane 2032

Olympic Games.Prior to that, squash is set to feature at the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia.Men's

opportunity in Australia over the next 10 years with the green and gold runway to Victoria 2026 and Brisbane 2032

I think it's really important having this as part of the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games in Victoria


Brisbane 2032 President backs Paralympics to "drive a societal step-change" a decade out from Opening

  • Paralympics

Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris has labelled the Paralympic Games as an opportunity to "drive

The Opening Ceremony for the Brisbane 2032 Paralympics is due to take place in exactly a decade."

Our aim for Brisbane 2032 is to challenge stereotypes, transform attitudes and break down social barriers

It is due to be the second edition of the Paralympic Games held in Australia, following Sydney 2000."

Not that I’m counting or anything…— Anika Wells MP (@AnikaWells) August 24, 2022"These Games will be

 "There's a place for everyone amongst these Paralympic and Olympic Games.


Combat Australia National Performance Centre given Olympic label by AOC

  • ONOC

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has formally recognised the Combat Australia National Performance

Centre in Melbourne as an Olympic Training Centre.

It is the 11th facility in the country with the Olympic Training Centre status, which recognises the

role that these locations play in preparing athletes to compete at the Olympic Games."

With less than two years until the Paris Games, the current squad of judokas and taekwondo athletes will

training centre, chasing their own dream of competing at a home Games in 2032."

The Olympic Games is the place to be for every athlete and having the Olympic rings on the wall is a


Saudi Minister says hosting Olympics is "ultimate goal", rejects sportswashing allegations

  • Olympics

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal Al Saud, Saudi Arabia's Sports Minister and the Saudi Olympic and

Paralympic Committee President, has said that hosting the Olympic Games is the country's "ultimate goal

to Prince Abdulaziz explaining Saudi's ambitions to news agency AFP.He expressed that the 2034 Asian Games

has become a prominent player in esports.Saudi Arabia is "open" to talking to the IOC about a future Olympic

bid ©Getty ImagesRiyadh is due to host next year's World Combat Games and the 2025 Asian Indoor and

the 2027 Asian Cup and 2026 Women's Asian Cup.The country is also bidding for the 2029 Asian Winter Games

Ashraf Sobhi.Italy was originally touted as a potential co-host, but they have diverted attention to the 2032


Infantino watches boxing with MBS as Egypt touts joint FIFA World Cup bid with Saudi Arabia

  • World Cup

Gianni Infantino watched on next to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud as Oleksandr Usyk defended his heavyweight boxing world titles versus Anthony Joshua at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, underlining the close ties between the FIFA President and Saudi Arabia.

goal.A 2030 bid with Italy was previously mooted, but Italy has since pivoted its attention to the 2032

Ministers, Ashraf Sobhi and Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, who is also the President of the Saudi Olympic

tournament has been held in Africa - but lost to South Africa.Saudi Arabia is due to host the Asian Games

example of Saudi Arabian sportswashing ©Getty ImagesRiyadh is also due to host next year's World Combat Games

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.Saudi Arabia is additionally bidding for the 2029 Asian Winter Games


Australia appoints first female medical director for Olympics at Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has named Carolyn Broderick as the country's first female medical

director for an Olympic Games, with the Tennis Australia chief medical officer set to hold the role

The Australian Olympic Team is in very safe hands.

Dr Broderick is exceptionally well qualified and understands the Olympic high-performance environment

Olympics.The Paris 2024 Olympics are scheduled for July 26 to August 11.Australia is due to host the Games

for the third time in Brisbane in 2032.


Former Olympic champion Antonie blasts World Rowing for excluding traditional disciplines at Victoria

  • Victoria 2026

Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Peter Antonie has blasted World Rowing for excluding

10m to 15m followed by a 250m race to a buoy.Peter Antonie, left, won gold at the 1992 Commonwealth Games

it was left off the Paris 2024 programme.He wrote: "The beach sprints format is at the heart of our Olympic

strategy to have coastal rowing included as a new discipline on the Olympic program for LA 2028 and

Brisbane 2032, in addition to the already confirmed inclusion in the Youth Olympic Games, Dakar 2026.

four sports expected to be added to the current crop of 16.Rowing last appeared at the Commonwealth Games


Apartment project for Brisbane 2032 Olympic Athletes' Village revealed

  • Brisbane 2032

tower in Hamilton Northshore, the area which is set to be the home of the Athletes' Village at the 2032

and liveable outcome that will enhance the secondary entrance to Portside and help contribute to the Olympic

CBRE Group, an American-based commercial real estate services and investment firm, suggested that the Games

around AUD8.1 billion (£4.7 billion/$5.6 billion/€5.5 billion) invested into Queensland.The Brisbane 2032

the Eat Street Northshore shipping container hospitality site.As a part of its role in staging the Games

the Paralympics.Steven Miles, the Deputy Premier of Queensland, suggested last year that building the Olympic