IOC president Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in future
IOC president Kirsty Coventry stated that sports cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics may have the opportunity to return in future Summer Games. She emphasized the need for efficiency in Olympic hosting while addressing sports leaders. The final list of sports for Brisbane is expected to be confirmed in the coming months.
- ▪Sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program will have a path to return at future Summer Games.
- ▪The International Olympic Committee aims to finalize the list of sports for Brisbane within months.
- ▪Coventry acknowledged that not everyone will be happy with the changes, but the goal is not to destroy any sport.
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