- LIVE sites being activated at Riverway during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Don your Green and Gold and cheer on our Aussie athletes in Paris 2024 between 2 – 4 August and 30 August – 1 September
- Across the state, Queenslanders will gather to watch live Games broadcasts and celebrate triumphs and our own '8-Years-To-Go' milestone as we look towards hosting in 2032
Townsville is going LIVE for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games at a special celebration site to be activated at Riverway.
The activation is part of statewide celebrations where Queenslanders will gather for special events backing our Aussie athletes and marking Queensland's own '8-Years-To-Go' milestone as hosts of the 2032 Games.
Olympics and Paralympics LIVE events will ignite the Olympic spirit from the Gold Coast to Cairns and west to Longreach during Paris 2024.
Riverway in Townsville will be a hub for North Queenslanders to enjoy free broadcast coverage on 2 – 4 August for the Paris 2024 Olympics and 30 August – 1 September for the Paralympic Games.
Additional LIVE sites will be activated across the state throughout the Games including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton, Longreach, Mackay and Cairns.
The LIVE sites will feature Nine Network big-screen Games telecasts as well as special events backing local athletes and inspiring future Olympians and Paralympians, including those who may compete on home soil in 2032.
LIVE site activities in Townsville are being supported by the Queensland Government and Townsville City Council.
Paris 2024 broadcasts go LIVE on various dates at locations across Queensland from 27 July to 12 August (AEST) for the Olympic Games and 29 August to 9 September (AEST) for the Paralympic Games.
As stated by Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace:
"The lighting of the Olympic and Paralympic flames in Paris will ignite the Games spirit right here in Queensland as we count down to our 2032 Games.
"Olympics and Paralympics LIVE sites will be the perfect place for our Queensland communities to get together and show their support for our inspirational athletes.
"Our LIVE sites will activate just days after we celebrate our own milestone of 8-Years-To-Go until the start of our Games on 23 July 2032.
"Townsville locals will be able to celebrate at a special LIVE site during both the Olympic and the Paralympic Games.
"All through Paris 2024, Queenslanders will be sharing the special excitement that goes with being a future Games host."
As stated by Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee President Andrew Liveris:
"Queenslanders will be right behind their Olympic and Paralympic teams as they go for gold in Paris and it's fantastic that so many local communities will be able to share in the excitement as part of Olympics and Paralympics LIVE sites. "The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be shared across Queensland and these LIVE sites are just a taste of what's in store in the years ahead, as we celebrate sport together. "I congratulate all involved in bringing the Paris 2024 Games to life, from Cairns to Coolangatta."
As stated by Member for Thuringowa Aaron Harper MP:
"Riverway has been the scene of some fantastic local sporting moments so it's only fitting it will be a LIVE site for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
"Townsville loves it's sport and it's part of the fabric city so I'm hoping there will be plenty of people down at Riverway cheering on our Olympians."
As stated by Member for Mundingburra Les Walker MP:
'Having a big screen down at an excellent location like Riverway. Will be a fantastic opportunity to watch and support our Aussie Olympians in Paris with our family and friends. I encourage families to bring along a blanket, some pillows, and a hamper, by get comfortable and enjoy some of the most amazing sporting events in the world.'
As stated by Townsville Councillor, three-time Olympian and Women's National Basketball League superstar Suzy Batkovic:
"I'm thrilled Townsville will host a LIVE site.
"There's certainly set to be some exhilarating performances coming out of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, so it's terrific we're able partner with the Queensland Government to bring a LIVE site to Townsville and with it the excitement of the Games.
"I'm a firm believer that if you can see it, you can be it - and I think that by showcasing world-class athletes on the big screen at Riverway, we can inspire some home-grown talent from right here in Townsville who could be competing at the Brisbane 2032 Games in just eight years."
As stated by Paris 2024 Olympic athlete Matt Denny from Allora in the Southern Downs (Matt will compete in the Discus event he was previously selected for both Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020):
"I grew up a country kid and you often feel the distance can disconnect you. Having live sites around Queensland will go a long way for all the local communities to catch up and get behind the Teams in Paris, be a part of the action and give our kids a solid dose of inspiration!"
As stated by Australian Paralympic Team co-captain Curtis McGrath:
"It's fantastic to know that our friends, families and fans will have the opportunity to cheer on the Australian Paralympic Team at Paralympics LIVE events around Queensland.
"I encourage everyone to get out to a Paralympics LIVE event or host a watch party to support our team as we compete in Paris".
