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Australia To Host The Olympics For The Third Time In 2032 After Brisbane Wins Its Bid

This will be Australia's third time hosting the Olympic Games after Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.
A general view is seen of the stage area during the announcement of the host city for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane won its bid to host the Games. It would be Australia's third time as host nation to the Olympics.

In summer 2032, the world's largest sporting event will head to Brisbane, Australia.

The International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday in Tokyo that Australia will host the Summer Olympic games for the third time.

Brisbane will

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