‘Embarrassed?’: Backflip over Brisbane Olympics venue slammed
There’s been a furious reaction to the Queensland Government’s plan to spend billions of dollars upgrading the dilapidated Queensland Sport and Athletic Centre temporarily for the Olympics.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been slammed for the new plan. Picture: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier MailRugby league broadcaster Phil Gould led the charge writing: “Oh please... it’s the Olympic Games... our country will be on show to the world... build it big and build it special.” Sports journalist Mark Gottlieb suggested the “Brisbane” Olympics should instead be held in Sydney, “Don’t have to spend a cent. The perfect Olympics for the Queensland Government,” he wrote sarcastically.
The Queensland government denied it investigated dumping Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic Games amid backlash over plans to rebuild the Gabba. Picture: Glenn Campbell/NCA NewsWire“We’ve always said Queensland would deliver a great Games — not once did the government ever have the intention to cancel the Games.The Courier Mail reported the Premier’s office was unaware whether a government department or bureaucrat sort the advice – but was working to clarify.
“That is because, speaking as a representative of the IOC, he could be clear about what the requirements for an Olympic and Paralympic Games would be. “I am the IOC member in Australia and it’s my duty to remind them the basis upon which they bid for the games,” he said.
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