The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) Board has assembled in Cairns for the first meeting since the Paris 2024 Games, to share learnings and hear local ambitions on what it means for Cairns to be a Co-Host City in 2032.During a two-day visit, the Board will meet with a range of clubs and businesses, participate in a sporting program led by the Australian Olympic Committee and Paralympics Australia and visit local destinations that will benefit from hosting the Games across Queensland’s own backyard.Brisbane 2032 President, Andrew Liveris said the visit continued a commitment by the Board to meet with local communities across Queensland that would be part of the Games’ overall success, including in the lead up to 2032 and beyond.“Cairns is a proud Co-Host City and I’m delighted to be in tropical north Queensland for our first Board meeting following the Paris 2024 Games,” Mr Liveris said.“This region has produced some inspiring Olympians and Paralympians over the years, including Brisbane 2032 Board Director Patrick Johnson, Matilda’s star Mary Fowler and a crowd favourite in recent weeks, Paralympian Grant ‘Scooter’ Patterson.“There’s lots to digest following the Games, with the Board now focused on integrating and prioritising the learnings from all of our stakeholders into our local context.“I look forward to meeting with the community in Cairns to hear their aspirations for a Games that we will all share in and benefit from in 2032.”Cairns is expected to host preliminary football matches at a renovated Barlow Park as part of the Olympic Games in 2032, with members of Brisbane 2032’s Board touring the facility during their visit.“This region has so much to look forward to and offer – from tourism and sport, to business and natural beauty.

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