Brisbane 2032 is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. The Belgian city is next in line to host a delegation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for their inaugural in-person coordination commission inspection. We’re excited to be hosting this event later this month. It represents a key milestone in the lead-up to the Games that Brisbane won in 2021. The delegation includes IOC President Thomas Bach. It features Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski, the recently elected chair of the temporary commission of delegates and Olympian Kirsty Coventry.
Andrew Liveris, then-president of the Brisbane 2032 organizing committee, was bullish about the future visit. He framed Jaworski’s deep experience and respect for Australia, its landscape and culture, as an asset. Liveris stated, “Mikaela has a deep understanding and history of time in Australia and amongst Australians and has been a positive and supportive voice as part of Brisbane 2032’s coordination commission since its formation.”
Upcoming Venue Developments
The plans for the Brisbane Olympics have really laid out some game-changing infrastructure projects. They feature a new Olympic stadium alongside a national aquatics center newly placed inside an inner-city park. All of these innovations are aimed at creating a more efficient and enjoyable experience for the athlete and the viewer alike. In addition, they deepen the Games’ community legacy.
In March, the state government of Queensland announced the host city plan. This plan is nearly exact to the promises made throughout Brisbane’s successful bid for the Games. This blueprint lays the groundwork for sustainable success. It reflects Thomas Bach’s “New Norm” reforms, designed to reduce the environmental footprint of the Olympic Games to the greatest extent possible.
Leadership Changes Within the IOC
Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski’s appointment as chair of the coordination commission marks an important leadership shift within the IOC. Jaworski, who was elected to the IOC executive board in 2020, former Polish professional springboard diver, comes with a long list of experience. She had trained in the Outback of Australia for two decades through her competitive career. During the 2002 Asian Games, she made history by winning a gold medal as well as silver medals.
Kirsty Coventry’s recent election as the first female head of the Olympic movement further signifies a shift in leadership dynamics within the IOC. Coventry will replace Thomas Bach as IOC President in late June. This legislative amendment will open the door for more creative strategies and innovative initiatives as we move closer to the Brisbane Games.
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