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.
