Brisbane set to host 2032 Games

Brisbane has long seemed to be in a onehorse race to host the 2032 Olympics.

That race looks sure to be over and won next month when the International Olympic Committee meets before the Tokyo Games open.

IOC president Thomas Bach said after an executive board meeting yesterday Brisbane can be awarded hosting rights as the only candidate proposed at a July 21 meeting in Tokyo.

The Australian city’s victory already appeared certain after the IOC put it on the fast track in February by being named the preferred candidate without a formal opponent.

Though Bach said the outcome was “in the hands” of the members — around 100 will meet two days ahead of the Tokyo opening ceremony — they typically rubber stamp all recommendations coming from the leadership. –