Brisbane to host 2032 Olympics

**Creoda** · 07-21-2021, 08:48 AM

It was a hard fought battle, but Brisbane has come out on top.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/br...e-13c534f45c36

Brisbane named as host city of 2032 Olympic Games

By 9News Staff
6:30pm Jul 21, 2021
Brisbane has been announced as the host of the 2032 Olympic Games.
The International Olympic Committee confirmed the widely expected news during a meeting of the 138th IOC Session in Tokyo this evening, beating out bids from countries including Spain and Germany.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner made a successful pitch for the Games this afternoon, assisting with the final push.
President of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Hashimoto Seiko was among one of the first to congratulate both Australia and Brisbane for the achievement.
"My heartfelt congratulations go to the people of Brisbane and Australia, he said.
"Over the past year, the world's sporting community has faced the multiple challenges of COVID-19; however, under the steadfast leadership of IOC President Thomas Bach, the Olympic movement has made steady progress, culminating in today's decision in favour of Brisbane.
"I am confident that the Olympic movement will continue to gain momentum as it moves from Tokyo to Paris, from Paris to Los Angeles, and finally on to Brisbane."
Queenslanders at several locations along the state's south-east region rejoiced with thunderous applause and cheers following the announcement, with confirmed venues in Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast lighting up in celebration.
It's expected that the 2032 Olympics will flush more than $4 billion into the Queensland economy through jobs, tourism and infrastructure.
More to come.

**Zeno** · 07-21-2021, 04:52 PM

Congratulations to Brisbane. Although, it was a very easy bid, as it was the only city taking the bid still.

In 2036 it is coming back at its home again though.