With nearly a third of the 460-member Australian Olympic Team, and a significant number of Paralympians, hailing from NSW, showcasing our state's significant representation on the global sporting stage, the NSW Government is backing our athletes all the way.
To demonstrate our support, the NSW Government will transform its website and social media profiles green and gold during both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Service NSW screens across the state will also bear messages of encouragement for our athletes.
The Sydney Opera House shells will be illuminated green and gold on the evening of Thursday, 1 August 2024 in celebration of the dedication and achievement of our Olympians and Paralympians.
This comes ahead of what has been dubbed 'Green & Gold Day' by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) on Friday, 2 August. Everyone is encouraged to wear our nation's colours on this day to show their support for our sporting stars and their inspirational efforts in Paris.
Throughout both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, fans will be able to gather at Sydney's Darling Harbour free Live Site to cheer on our athletes. Giant screens will broadcast live and replayed coverage from 12pm to 11pm daily.
The Live Site is part of Olympics & Paralympics LIVE, an initiative by the AOC and Paralympics Australia, aimed at fostering celebrations at live sites and watch parties around the nation.
Matildas fans can watch live screenings of matches against Zambia and the United States of America next week for free at the Sydney Opera House Playhouse. Tickets are available online until allocation is exhausted.
In a historic first, the NSW Government is proud to have provided equal funding of $750,000 each to the Olympic and Paralympic Teams to help them with the costs of supporting athletes at the Paris Games.
To book tickets for the Sydney Opera House screenings, visit: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/experiences/matildas-live-olympic-screenings
