Sport Minister Anika Wells leaves today to undertake diplomatic discussions at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, including addressing the UNESCO Change the Game sport conference on the economic and social benefits our investments in women's sport have delivered.
Minister Wells is travelling to Paris and Marseille from 22 to 28 July 2024 and will be supporting our athletes and gathering key intel to inform the planning and delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Games.
The Olympics are an important opportunity to engage with key international sporting bodies, including the International Olympic Committee and experienced officials ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane.
Prior to the Olympics, Minister Wells will use her address to the Change the Game conference to outline how Australia is levelling the playing field for women in sport.
UNESCO is the leading UN agency for sport and physical education. It promotes sport as a powerful tool for social transformation and empowerment of youth, women, and vulnerable groups.
The Minister will then take part in the Australian Olympic Flag Bearers announcement, attend the Opening Ceremony and sporting events.
Minister Wells will also represent Australia at the 11th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting and hold discussions with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Organising Committee.
The Paris 2024 Olympics take place from 26 July to 11 August. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games follow from 28 August to 8 September.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Sport, Anika Wells:
"I'll be taking every opportunity I can to support our athletes while I'm in Paris, and I also have an important schedule of meetings that will help us prepare for a gold medal Olympics in Brisbane in 2032 while discussing the equality and safety in sport measures Australia is pioneering.
"Sport is Australia's national pastime, and the Olympics is the grandest stage of competition. Australia's Olympic success creates bonds across our great country, fosters inclusion and social cohesion.
"Paris 2024 will produce incredible moments for Australian athletes and highlight how Brisbane 2032 will be monumental event for our nation."
