Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) President, Andrew Liveris has addressed International Olympic Committee (IOC) Members in the French capital, just days out from the Olympic Games Paris 2024 opening ceremony, emphasising Brisbane’s progress as a Host City in waiting.
“My message to IOC Members was clear: Brisbane is on track to host a great Games in 2032,” Mr Liveris said.
“What we said we’d do by this point in time, we’ve done, with plenty ahead to achieve as we plan a New Norm and Olympic Agenda 2020 Games in a sustainable, optimised, accessible and inclusive way.”
Mr Liveris presented on Brisbane 2032’s progress at the 142nd IOC Session - the general meeting of the IOC’s members. He was joined on stage by the IOC’s Brisbane 2032 Coordination Commission Chair, Kirsty Coventry.
During the Session, Ms Coventry highlighted the progress being made. She said: “Brisbane 2032 continues to take foundational steps to ensure a successful and memorable Games in eight years’ time, making the most of the extended runway they have.
“Through close collaboration with government partners, Brisbane 2032 is working towards delivering on their regional model and adapting to the unique context of the city of Brisbane and the state of Queensland."
Mr Liveris used his presentation to highlight key achievements over the past 12 months, including the promotion of Brisbane 2032’s brand positioning statement – Shine brightest. Together.
“We’ve already made huge progress, cementing the foundations with our strategy and Games Plan, and now we’re turning our focus to developing our commercial and legacy programs, building our brand and Emblems, and delivering our inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan.”
Mr Liveris and members of the Brisbane 2032 team are in Paris to participate in the IOC’s formal Observers Programme and to promote Brisbane to the world.
“Our Brisbane 2032 team is in Paris to go behind-the-scenes of delivering the Games, meet with stakeholders, potential sponsors and sporting federations, and – of course – promote Brisbane to the world,” Mr Liveris said.
“I thank our partners for their continued support and collaboration, and I look forward to providing many more positive updates to the IOC and IPC on progress delivered.
“For now, the focus turns to the real stars of these Games – the athletes and their sport.
“I wish all athletes, in particular our Australian Olympians and Paralympians, the best of luck as they go through final preparations ahead of competition.”
Mr Liveris’ update to the IOC Session can be accessed via the IOC Media YouTube (142nd IOC Session – Day 1 (Part 2). Mr Liveris spoke after the LA28 delegation.
Images of Mr Liveris presenting to the IOC Session can be accessed here (photo credit, IOC / Greg Martin).
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