BRISBANE, June 28, 2023: In their inaugural meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032, representatives from the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee provided an update on the progress of their preparations, while the IOC highlighted that they are the perfect partners for its optimisation efforts to define the future evolution of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The meeting was led by the IOC Coordination Commission Chair, Kirsty Coventry, and the President of the Brisbane 2032 Board, Andrew Liveris AO, from Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, with the rest of the Coordination Commission joining remotely.
Speaking about the meeting, Coventry said: “In this historic gathering, we acknowledged the remarkable journey we will take together. With nine years ahead, in partnership with Brisbane 2032, we are focused on the unique opportunity to embrace innovation and chart a path that redefines the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the next generation.
Brisbane 2032 President Liveris said: “Our aim for Brisbane 2032 is to drive success through collaboration, and we’re well underway with our planning to achieve this.
“We surveyed more than 2,500 people on their perceptions of Brisbane and our brand, and more than 14,000 ideas and aspirations have been captured as part of Games legacy sessions. All of this research and these conversations are critical to defining our priorities for Brisbane 2032 and ensuring that we deliver an exceptional experience for athletes, communities, fans and lovers of sport, both in Australia and around the world.”
The meeting focused on the success and progress of the past two years since the Olympic and Paralympic Games were awarded to Brisbane, with the Organising Committee highlighting a multitude of opportunities and optimism surrounding these Games.
The Olympic Games Brisbane 2032 are scheduled to take place between 23 July and 8 August, with the Paralympic Games to be held between 24 August and 5 September, says a media release of the International Olympic Committee.
