Paralympic Chief Challenges Brisbane 2032 Organizers to Top the Success of Sydney
- Andrew Parsons, head of the International Paralympic Committee, urged the Brisbane 2032 planning team during his recent visit to Queensland to build upon and surpass the achievements of the Sydney Paralympic Games.
- Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021, but venue plans took over 1,340 days to finalize after a state government change, delaying infrastructure decisions.
- The finalized plan centers on a 63,000-seat main stadium and an aquatic venue in a downtown parkland, with organizers prioritizing accessibility in design alongside environmental standards.
- Parsons highlighted that Sydney sold 1.2 million tickets and Australia led the medal count in 2000, while the Paralympic Games rank third worldwide in ticket sales behind the Olympics and FIFA World Cup.
- Despite ongoing preparations and incomplete sports program finalization, Parsons expressed confidence in Brisbane's progress and the goal of full accessibility to set a new standard by 2032.
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