Experience Tokyo Games festivities at Walton Stores Olympic site
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With the hosting rights for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics secured for Brisbane and South East Queensland, Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio is inviting residents to experience the Tokyo Olympic Games action by joining community events at Toowoomba’s Walton Stores.
Mayor Antonio, who is the Deputy Chair of the Council of Mayors South East Queensland (COMSEQ, the group that sowed the seed for the 2032 Olympics bid), said the CBD venue would screen live events and run participation days for budding Olympians and sports fans.
“It was an incredible moment on Wednesday (July 21) when the IOC announced Brisbane and South East Queensland as the host region for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. Being in Brisbane for the announcement as part of the COMSEQ delegation reinforced the excitement that exists more than a decade away from the events,” Mayor Antonio said.
“Residents can celebrate this announcement and join festivities at Walton Stores, starting with the screening of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony this evening (July 23) and a telecast of daily events through to August 8.”
TRC Tourism and Events portfolio leader Cr James O’Shea said Council was joining with Walton Stores to run community come-and-try days, give-aways and other events, including table tennis.
“Basketball skills clinics will be run at Walton stores on Sunday, July 25 and Sunday, August 8, with the focus on rugby sevens and triathlon on Saturday, July 31. Each session will run from noon to 3pm,” Cr O’Shea said.
“Residents are invited to don their green and gold outfits to join a group photo on July 30. The photo will be sent to the Australian Olympic team in Tokyo.
“Toowoomba has a rich sporting heritage and has produced many Olympians.
“Apart from enjoying activities associated with the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, it’s a chance for young athletes to turn their gaze to preparing, and possibly competing, at the 2032 Olympics or Paralympics.”
Residents are reminded to use the Check In Queensland app on entry.
The Olympics Live, presented by Westpac at Walton Stores, will operate from 11am until late.