The President of the Australian Olympic Committee has shared details on Brisbane's chances of hosting the 2032 Olympic Games.
When asked how close Brisbane is to securing the 2032 Olympics, AOC President John Coates responded positively.
“Well we’ve indicated to the International Olympic Committee that all the guarantees and undertakings required will not present a problem. So in that score 90%," Coates said on 1170 SEN Mornings.
“I’ve been at a few of these (presentations), we did it well.
Big names were there to help present Brisbane's case, including former gold medallist Cathy Freeman, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Minister Richard Colbeck.
“Cathy Freeman led with the acknowledgement and told of all the parts in Queensland where she grew up and learnt to run," Coates added.
“We did a good presentation and other cities did, but there was enough in that feasibilities which we have progressively been giving them since 2015, which gave them the confidence for the recommendation.
“These are big decisions, the other cities wanted to be left in the race, but we made a very big point that Queensland and Brisbane needed to get the go ahead now so that we could capitalise on the federal government for the infrastructure required around your road and rail.
“The IOC is running with us on the basis that we will be doing this with existing or temporary facilities."
Despite South-East Queensland's existing facilities, Coates confirmed the potential for construction of a new Olympic stadium.
“85-90% of all the venues are already there," he added.
“Anything new that has to be built that is required, will be built before the games.
“We can hold the track and field on the Gold Coast where they held the Commonwealth games.
“There might be a decision to put another stadium in Queensland but that has to be for other reasons.
“The games aren’t going to cost in terms of sports infrastructure and the games pay for themselves in terms of operational costs.”
Listen to Coates' full chat with White below.