Andrew Liveris: Brisbane 2032 Olympics are ahead of schedule

·

Brisbane Olympics president Andrew Liveris took to the floor of the International Olympic Committee in Paris to diffuse concerns surrounding Brisbane’s stadium plan for the 2032 Games.

Mr Liveris asserted Brisbane, Queensland’s suitability and strength, declaring “Brisbane is not a hillbilly town… We are ahead of schedule… We will deliver.”

He also announced that Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate had been added to the Brisbane organising committee and had landed on a three-word “brand positioning statement”: Shine brightest. Together.

“We will put on our own opening ceremony that will show us off in the best possible light. That I am confident about,” the Greek Australian reassured.

The Queensland capital was awarded the hosting rights for the 2032 Games three years ago prior to the Tokyo Games.

It has been the first host city to have the opportunity to study and learn from two Olympic Games leading up to its own. Despite this, the organising committee has been swamped with criticism from the public with concerns of being disorganised and poorly prepared.

Liveris said a redeveloped QSAC, Suncorp Stadium, or a refurbished Gabba are being considered to house the 2032 Olympics.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

From crisis to compassion: Timos Roussos and his family’s mercy mission in war-torn Cyprus

When Turkish troops landed on Cyprus on 20 July 1974, six-year-old Timos Roussos was sitting on the floor of his family’s home in Lemesos.

A granddaughter returns: Georgia Georgiou retraces her yiayia’s occupied village in Cyprus

When Georgia Georgiou handed over her Cypriot ID at the border checkpoint to cross into occupied northern Cyprus, she felt an ache.

‘You never get over it’: A childhood shattered by the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

On a warm July morning in 1974, 10-year-old Anastasia Di Loreto (née Karatzia) was jolted awake by the sound of bombs falling on Kyrenia.

Cyprus: The paradox of tolerance and impunity for Turkey

The lack of a unified, systematic and practical strategy on the part of Greece has led the Cyprus crisis into national disarray.

Lost homes and lingering hope: Greek-Cypriots reflect on Turkish invasion and its aftermath

From hidden stories to haunting memories, two Greek-Cypriot men share what it means to carry the burden of Cyprus’ past.

You May Also Like

Remembrance Day 2022: Steve Kyritsis on Greek Australians who fought during WWI

Remembrance Day 2022: Steve Kyritsis OAM opens up about Greek Australians who fought bravely during World War One.

Greek Consul General of Sydney and Trade Commissioner of Greece in Australia farewelled

Greek Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Christos Karras, and Trade Commissioner of Greece in Australia, Katia Gkikiza, were farewelled.

White Fox Boutique owners slammed for delivery delays ahead of Christmas

Georgia and Daniel Contos, the owners of White Fox Boutique, have come under fire by thousands of customers for Christmas delivery delays.