News Gabba Upgrade & Olympics News

[Dalions]

Gout Gout will be 24 for the Brisbane Olympics after competing in LA as a likely medal chance at 20 years old. We could be seeing Bolt’s records beaten at our games, to one of Australia’s own.

Imagine if we were keeping QSAC for that moment We need an 80,000 seater for that

For it all to go to his head and he fades away to obscurity.

 

[Black Panther]

He's the Jack Hale of 2024

 

[peetoo]

build gout gout a stadium, just broke the 200m national record that stood since 1968 still 16

Didn’t need a new stadium

 

[lionraven]

I can see it now, Gout Gout defends his 200m Paris Gold on night 9. Throngs of Aussies in ecstacy leave Qsac for a bit of a celebratory jaunt around the cemetery. Few pop in to baby bunting to get a head start on a nursery as the missus is in a bit of a mood seeing those runners. Others drop by the home-maker centre to spoil themselves on some remade hand rolled mall sushi. Brisbane 2032 will leave its mark on the Olympic movement.

 

[Andyz]

Didn’t need a new stadium

No but imagine the embarrassment if that crap hole is broadcast around the world for our Olympic stadium.
Not to mention the lack of spectators that get to witness the moment with that pathetic capacity.
Are they even going to be able to park enough generators in the cemetery to run the broadcast equipment?
Even the Gabba can't run broadcast equipment so they have to pack it full of generators....imagine Qsac!

 

[peetoo]

No but imagine the embarrassment if that crap hole is broadcast around the world for our Olympic stadium.
Not to mention the lack of spectators that get to witness the moment with that pathetic capacity.
Are they even going to be able to park enough generators in the cemetery to run the broadcast equipment?
Even the Gabba can't run broadcast equipment so they have to pack it full of generators....imagine Qsac!

Ever considered the world has moved on from Olympic hype?

 

[Section 5]

Ever considered the world has moved on from Olympic hype?

No.

IOC study estimates five billion people watched the Paris Olympics - Canadian Running Magazine

The study estimates the Games reached 84 per cent of its global audience

runningmagazine.ca

This massive reach underlines the success of the Paris Games, with over half of the world’s population (8.2 billion) tuning in to witness the performances. The study further estimates that they captured 84 per cent of the potential worldwide audience (defined as those aged four and over with access to the Games) for the event. This record-breaking viewership reflects the growing global appeal and power of sports to unite people from around the world.
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Paris 2024 Olympics viewership rises by 25% to 28.7 billion hours - SportsPro

This year's Olympics generated 16.7 billion engagements for the IOC’s digital platforms and social handles.

www.sportspro.com

Confirmed:​

• Each viewer watched an average of nine hours of coverage, a 20 per cent increase compared to Tokyo 2020
• IOC’s digital platforms and social handles generated 16.7 billion engagements, a 174 per cent jump on the past Olympics
• Olympic athletes, National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Federations (IFs) and Organising Committees all added a combined 85 million followers to their main social media handles
• Internet searches related to Olympic sports and the Games went up by 200 per cent compared to Tokyo 2020
• Paris 2024 generated an estimated 412 billion engagements from 270 million posts on social media platforms, a 290 per cent increase on the previous Olympics

 

[mighty_lions]

Ever considered the world has moved on from Olympic hype?

no, I went to Paris just for the olympics, stade de France 80,000 people two sessions a day at the athletics was epic, watching Ariarne win 400m free night 1 was the greatest sporting night of my life until a few weeks ago

you clearly don't like fun

not to mention a new stadium is required irrespective of the olympics

 

[peetoo]

no, I went to Paris just for the olympics, stade de France 80,000 people two sessions a day at the athletics was epic, watching Ariarne win 400m free night 1 was the greatest sporting night of my life until a few weeks ago

you clearly don't like fun

not to mention a new stadium is required irrespective of the olympics

Agree with last. Stadiums etc appropriate for the community after the games are gone.

Those IOC scoundrels made too much money in the past promoting some dick measuring contest.

Doubt whether those watching on TV can make out what is gold plated anyway.

In fact in the week or two prior to the games there’s so many journos mooching around justifying themselves so they write negative stuff instead

 

[peetoo]

No.

IOC study estimates five billion people watched the Paris Olympics - Canadian Running Magazine

The study estimates the Games reached 84 per cent of its global audience

runningmagazine.ca

This massive reach underlines the success of the Paris Games, with over half of the world’s population (8.2 billion) tuning in to witness the performances. The study further estimates that they captured 84 per cent of the potential worldwide audience (defined as those aged four and over with access to the Games) for the event. This record-breaking viewership reflects the growing global appeal and power of sports to unite people from around the world.
........................................

Paris 2024 Olympics viewership rises by 25% to 28.7 billion hours - SportsPro

This year's Olympics generated 16.7 billion engagements for the IOC’s digital platforms and social handles.

www.sportspro.com

Confirmed:​

• Each viewer watched an average of nine hours of coverage, a 20 per cent increase compared to Tokyo 2020
• IOC’s digital platforms and social handles generated 16.7 billion engagements, a 174 per cent jump on the past Olympics
• Olympic athletes, National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Federations (IFs) and Organising Committees all added a combined 85 million followers to their main social media handles
• Internet searches related to Olympic sports and the Games went up by 200 per cent compared to Tokyo 2020
• Paris 2024 generated an estimated 412 billion engagements from 270 million posts on social media platforms, a 290 per cent increase on the previous Olympics

And yet Brisbane had negligible competition to host? Something not adding up


Maybe the difference to Tokyo is the US and Europe friendly time slots

 

[The Flying Belgian]

And yet Brisbane had negligible competition to host? Something not adding up


Maybe the difference to Tokyo is the US and Europe friendly time slots

"Negligible" is pretty reductive. Plenty of cities/regions were seriously interested - Qatar, Indonesia, Germany, India and Spain had serious eyes on hosting.

 

[Bjo187]

And yet Brisbane had negligible competition to host? Something not adding up


Maybe the difference to Tokyo is the US and Europe friendly time slots

There was a period there after a few very ordinary Olympics hosted in I think Brazil and China, where the games were on the nose. That's when Brisbane took the opportunity and won the bid. Since Tokyo did such a great job during covid though (typical Japanese), they reestablished their lustre and became popular again. So Brisbane was very fortunate and will now cash in.

 

[dlanod]

"Negligible" is pretty reductive. Plenty of cities/regions were seriously interested - Qatar, Indonesia, Germany, India and Spain had serious eyes on hosting.

I've noticed that people who want to piss on the Olympics have decided to interpret the new bidding system (multiple expressions of interest, the IOC picks a preferred one to proceed to a formal

 

[Gadzorks]

For it all to go to his head and he fades away to obscurity.

Gout is simply too good for that. Once he corrects his poor starts .. insane.

There will be a lot of noise from people wanting to ride on his coattail that might distract but there will be a lot of genuine legends who give him and his family support and contacts that will help manage the impending fame. Or, after this week, simply the fame.

 

[weevil]

I've noticed that people who want to piss on the Olympics have decided to interpret the new bidding system (multiple expressions of interest, the IOC picks a preferred one to proceed to a formal

Soon as you hear someone say "Brisbane only got it because nobody else bid" you have your little oh-no-not-this-shit-again sigh.

 

[peetoo]

Soon as you hear someone say "Brisbane only got it because nobody else bid" you have your little oh-no-not-this-shit-again sigh.

Guilty. I guess the IOC did clean up their act

Counter with ‘woa if we don’t spend more and more and more the world will look down on us’

It’s great the olympics is becoming responsible

 

[weevil]

Guilty. I guess the IOC did clean up their act

Counter with ‘woa if we don’t spend more and more and more the world will look down on us’

It’s great the olympics is becoming responsible

All good, these arguments have been thrashed out once or twice before.

 

[Section 5]

Confusion over Olympic review processes to end ‘imminently’

The independent review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure will “imminently” open its doors to public submissions, ending weeks of uncertainty for venue opponents and proponents alike.

www.theage.com.au

there would shortly be clarity about how stakeholders and residents could have their voices heard.

Not shortly enough for Save Victoria Park spokeswoman Sue Bremner,
.......

Those in favour of a Victoria Park stadium were also at a loss. Arcadis Brisbane Games and legacy lead Paul Allan,
“The terms of reference are there, but I’m not sure how they’re going to [proceed],” he said.
......

“We’ve been wanting to stress to the review just how important a Perry Park legacy is for the state and the sport, but so far we’ve been unable to find a way to lodge our submission.”

 

[McIvor]

Not sure the relevance to our re-build but interesting watching the discussion about a re-build at its original site compared to a new re-build. The obvious difference is that as a club, we have limited say over what happens compared to a club building its own stadium.

 

[Iron Turtle]

from Brisbane times

People can now have their say on the 100-day Olympic Games infrastructure review​

ByFelicity Caldwell​

A website has been launched to allow community members, business and industry to provide insights to the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority, as part of its 100-day review.
The public consultation period will run for almost five weeks until January 10, 2025.
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The authority’s interim CEO, David Hourigan, said he was looking forward to receiving submissions via www.gamesreview.com.au.
“The review is being informed by the public submission process – as well as targeted consultation and relevant advice from stakeholders and experts,” he said.
Last week, reporter Cameron Atfield reported the authority would “imminently” open its doors to public submissions, while Save Victoria Park and other groups questioned why more information about the process was not already available.

 

[Perrip]

from Brisbane times

The FAQ section of the portal says March 8 will be when the review is handed to the Qld Gov.

When is the report due?
In line with the Terms of Reference, the Final Report of findings and recommendations will be issued to the Queensland Government on 8 March 2025, 100 days from the commencement of the Review.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

Brisbane is deciding on a 2032 Olympics stadium: how do the options stack up?

With the river city’s international reputation on the line, a 100-day review period hopes to cut through the political posturing and land on a main venue befitting of the Games

www.theguardian.com

 

[Black Panther]

Not sure the relevance to our re-build

Stamford Bridge is pretty similar to the Gabba as it is locked in by roads, railway and existing buildings and is restricted by it's small footprint which is why Chelsea are now looking at a bigger greenfield site at Earls Court

 

[Saucery]

I know I have no idea about these things but I would have thought that all of the major stadiums and events to be held at them would have been part of the bid? Obviously not I guess. Seems a strange way to run a multibillion-dollar enterprise.

 

[Section 5]

The FAQ section of the portal says March 8 will be when the review is handed to the Qld Gov.

The LNP government will get a draft of this report on or before 22/2/25. See below for reasoning.
Thats not much time considering the submissions close on the 10/1/25.
However most decent submissions will be sent in the next week or so now that it is open.