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On Wednesday, Brisbane is awarded to host the 2032 summer Olympics, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the recommendation of its executive board.
After the announcement hundred of people gathered at the river-side South Bank in Brisbane to watch the IOC session on the big screen, turned into cheering with wild celebrations and fireworks as it became’s the third Australian city to host the Summer Games after Melbourne and Sydney.
“The International Olympic Committee has the honour to announce that the Games of the 35th Olympiad are awarded to Brisbane, Australia,” International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said, “And I make this commitment to the athletes of the world – we will provide you with an unforgettable experience,” he added.
Meanwhile, after the announcement Australia became the second country in the world, after the United States, to host the Summer Olympic Games in three different cities.
“It’s a historic day not just for Brisbane and Queensland, but for the entire country,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, “Only global cities can secure the Olympic Games – so this is fitting recognition for Brisbane’s standing across our region and the world,” he added.
The decision means the IOC has now secured hosts for the next three Summer Olympics, with Paris to stage the event in 2024 and Los Angeles organizing the 2028 Games.