Major sporting event impact and legacy
Understand the impacts and lasting legacies these events create for communities, the economy and the sport sector.
Australia has a strong record of hosting major sporting events, and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games present a unique opportunity to build lasting, evidence-based legacy outcomes.
Embedding legacy planning throughout the event lifecycle and engaging diverse stakeholders will maximise benefits across communities, the economy, and sport. Major events also strengthen Australia’s global reputation, using sport as a powerful tool for connection, development, and diplomacy.
91% of Australians feel that use of government/public funding to support hosting major sporting events is worthwhile. 1
Major events in Australia
Upcoming major events
Australia will host a series of major sporting events in the coming years.
Previous major events
Australia has hosted a series of major sporting events in recent years.
REFERENCES
- Community Perceptions Monitor: Major events, Australian Sports Commission, (5 July 2022).
Topic Focus
Planning and legacy
Governments around the world invest in major sporting events to create social, economic, and cultural benefits.
Community and social engagement
Major sporting events play a role in defining and bringing together national, state and local communities.
Sustainability
Sustainable practice focuses on supporting the health and vitality of the environment, people, the community, and the economy
Showcasing Australia
The ability to host successful major events signals competence and projects positive perceptions of Australia.
Strategies, plans and evaluations
Australian and international strategies, policies, programs, reports and research.
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