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Brisbane wakes as Olympics 2032 city after IOC’s landslide vote of confidence By Jessica Stewart Source:-abc.net.au There are still 4,019 days to go, but south-east Queenslanders are waking up to an Olympic buzz this morning, after Brisbane was announced as the host for the 2032 Games. Key points: Brisbane is the smallest city by population to host the Games since 1952 The IOC president says the country has a real love and passion for sport Olympians say the announcement is a real coup for the future generation of athletes After six years of planning by Queensland authorities, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegates backed the river city to host the Games, with 72 votes to five. Not bad for a city of just 2.56 million people. IOC president Thomas Bach said it was the Australians’ passion and love for sport that really brought the bid over the edge. “The Aussies really demonstrate ...