A host of Olympic and Paralympic athletes have joined together to celebrate eight years to go until the start of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking the occasion by inviting Australians to send a loud and proud nationwide cheer to athletes in Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Communities from all corners of the country are being encouraged to record a quintessential Australian shout out to athletes …‘Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! – Oi! Oi! Oi!’, in the final days leading into the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) President, Andrew Liveris said the nationwide cheer was an easy and fun way for all Australians to get involved in Paris 2024.
“To embrace our Australian love of sport, and be part of the nationwide cheer, all you need to do is film your best and loudest cheer, post it to Facebook, Instagram or TikTok and tag your video #brisbane2032,” Mr Liveris said.
“We’re encouraging anyone and everyone to get involved – school kids, sports clubs, businesses, community groups; whoever you are, wherever you are, let’s create the loudest digital Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! cheer on record.”
Messages will be collated as one nationwide cheer and shared across Brisbane 2032’s social channels, with Australian athletes in Paris, and beyond.
Olympic champion Emily Seebohm was one of many that had already recorded her Aussie catch cry, encouraging Australians to do the same.
“Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! – Oi! Oi! Oi! has always been inspiring to hear poolside when representing Australia,” Ms Seebohm said.
“I know how much such a simple but powerful reminder of who I am and where I’m from has meant to me and I know how much it will mean to our Australian teams in Paris knowing that their country is right behind them.”
First time Paralympian, wheelchair basketballer Eithen Leard said he hoped as many Australians as possible would get behind their athletes in Paris, cheering them on whenever and wherever possible.
“As Aussies, we love our sport and we support one another, especially when it comes to the Olympics and Paralympics,” Mr Leard said.
“This is an opportunity to unite as a nation in a simple but effective way and ignite that Aussie pride we are known and loved for across the world.”
Mr Liveris said the launch of the nationwide cheer on Brisbane 2032’s own 8 years to go milestone would also act as a worldwide invitation ahead of 2032.
“With eight years’ to go until our very own Games, now is the time to raise our voice as one and let the world know that Brisbane, Queensland and Australia are getting ready to Host the world’s biggest sporting event in 2032,” he said.
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Queensland Premier and Brisbane 2032 Vice-President, the Hon Steven Miles MP
“Every Queenslander is ready to cheer on our athletes at the Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games in just a few short weeks.
“You’ll hear the iconic Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! – Oi! Oi! Oi! chant from Coolangatta to the Cape as we cheer on Team Australia.
“And, in eight years, it will be Brisbane and Queensland’s turn.
“Congratulations to every athlete who has made it this far – I know you will do us all proud.”
Brisbane Lord Mayor and Brisbane 2032 Vice President, Cr Adrian Schrinner
“Every medal won at the Paris 2024 Games started with a dream.
Just like our Aussie sporting stars, we have big dreams to deliver a lasting legacy that will keep Brisbane moving from now until 2032 and beyond.
That’s why Brisbane is backing our Aussie team as they inspire a new generation of aspiring athletes to compete on home soil in just eight years' time.”
Federal Minister for Aged Care and Sport and Brisbane 2032 Vice President, the Hon Anika Wells MP
“The Paris Games will remind the world why the Olympics and Paralympics are our greatest sporting stages and show how Brisbane 2032 can be a once in a generation event that will captivate the globe.
“Our athletes always punch above their weight at the Games and unite Australians, creating bonds that tie strangers, and Paris will embed lifelong memories for not just competitors but all of us cheering on.”
International Olympic Committee Vice-President and Brisbane 2032 Vice President, John Coates AC
“It’s important to celebrate these milestones. Right now, as we feel the excitement of Paris 2024 capture the hearts of the French people, we can remind ourselves of what an Olympic Games can bring to a city, a country and ultimately the world.
“The French are rightly proud of how they have made the Games their own, using existing venues and showcasing their beautiful city. It reminds us of what Brisbane can do with our home Games eight years away, inspiring a new generation of Australians, growing our sports and showcasing our region.”
Paralympics Australia President and Brisbane 2032 Vice President, Alison Creagh AM CSC
"As we mark eight years to the Brisbane 2032 Games, Paralympics Australia is supporting this nationwide cheer as a symbol of the unity and spirit that the Paralympics and Olympics bring to our community.”
“Let's come together to show our Paralympic and Olympic athletes competing in Paris that we are behind them every step of the way, celebrating their courage, determination, and achievements."
Australian Olympic Committee President, Ian Chesterman AM
“I have no doubt that our athletes at these Paris Olympics will be the spark that ignites the dream of many young people to take part in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
“It is going to make it very real that immediately following Paris is LA28, and then the world will be coming to Brisbane.
“There will those that dream of being part of Australian Olympic Team, others can dream of being a doctor, a sports scientist, a manager, coach or volunteer.
“Brisbane will create so many different opportunities and I know the excitement generated by our Team in Paris will inspire many to get involved in our home Olympic Games.”
Gold Coast Mayor, Tom Tate
“On the Gold Coast we are celebrating this milestone with the city’s future leaders, and no doubt they will be right there delivering our own games in eight years’ time.
“More than 50 athletes who either live or train on the Gold Coast will be representing Australia in Paris at the Olympics which is phenomenal. Before we know it the rest of the world will be on our doorstep.”
Sunshine Coast Mayor, Rosanna Natoli
“Today we are celebrating eight years to go to the Games, and the opportunities it will bring for the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
“We are not only celebrating how far we have come since Brisbane won the Games bid in 2021, but the exciting years ahead that will see our Olympic venues take shape.
“While we are firmly on track to co-host the Games in 2032, Paris 2024 is upon us.
“I encourage the Sunshine Coast community to come together for this momentous occasion and cheer loudly for Team Australia.”
We recognise it is our collective efforts and responsibility as individuals, communities and governments to ensure equality, recognition and advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across all aspects of society and everyday life, including sport. We are committed to building a deeper connection with First Nations Peoples through meaningful listening and authentic engagement. We celebrate and honour all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians and Paralympians past and present and we are committed to honouring their unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and the rich contribution they have made and continue to make to society and sport.
