The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided that the initial sports program for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games will be determined at an IOC session in 2026. This decision aligns with Rule 45 of the Olympic Charter, which states that the sports program must be decided seven years before the Games, although the IOC Executive Board can modify this timeline. Choosing 2026 to finalize the sports program will provide Brisbane 2032 with additional time to collaborate with partners in reviewing and validating critical sports infrastructure projects, as well as refining the approach to the sports program in partnership with the IOC and International Federations.

The agreement also allows the Brisbane 2032 Organizing Committee to propose additional sports events once the initial sports program has been finalized. This flexibility was introduced with the Olympic Agenda 2020 reforms, which aim to grant more autonomy to Organizing Committees to tailor the sports program to local needs and foster innovation in the Olympic Games.

SPORTS PROGRAM

The decision to postpone the determination of Brisbane 2032’s initial sports program until 2026 reflects a collaborative approach between the IOC and the Organizing Committee. This timeframe will allow Brisbane 2032 to work closely with key partners to ensure that sports infrastructure aligns with the program’s needs. Additionally, collaboration with the IOC and International Federations will help optimize the program, ensuring the inclusion of sports that generate both local and global interest.

The process also considers the possibility of including new sports or additional events after the initial program has been finalized. This flexibility is a direct outcome of the Olympic Agenda 2020 reforms, which aim to make the Games more appealing and relevant to modern audiences. Through this strategy, Brisbane 2032 has the opportunity to create an innovative and dynamic sports program that reflects both Olympic traditions and contemporary preferences.