2032 Summer Paralympics

The 2032 Summer Paralympics, officially the 19th Summer Paralympic Games and commonly known as Brisbane 2032, are an upcoming major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee, to be held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 24 August to 5 September 2032.[1]

XIX Paralympic Games
Host cityBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Opening24 August
Closing5 September
Opened by
Governor General of Australia (expected)
Summer
Winter
2032 Summer Olympics

It will be the second time that Australia hosts the Summer Paralympics following Sydney 2000.

Bids
Main article: Bids for the 2032 Summer Olympics

Organisation

Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games was established by the Queensland Government to plan, organise and deliver the Olympic and Paralympic Games in accordance with the host contract".[2]

The Games

New sports

In 2021, International Rugby League (IRL) declared an intent to campaign for the inclusion of rugby league in the 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, focusing on wheelchair rugby league for the Paralympics and league nines for the Olympics.[3]

Venues
Main article: Venues of the 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics

See also

References
  1. "Brisbane to host 2032 Olympics, Paralympics". nationalpost. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  2. "Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Act 2021". Queensland Legislation. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  3. "'Olympics a priority': Rugby league aiming for Brisbane 2032 Games". National Rugby League. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
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