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Brisbane's Olympic Games bid sparks Rob de Castella's call for 'significant' funding boost

Caden Helmers
Updated February 25 2021 - 7:47pm, first published 6:00pm
Australia is in the box seat to host its first Olympic Games since 2000. Picture: Getty
Australia is in the box seat to host its first Olympic Games since 2000. Picture: Getty

Australia is on the cusp of landing hosting rights for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in a move that has sparked calls for a "significant injection of funds" to support a generation of emerging gold medal hopefuls.

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Caden Helmers

Caden Helmers

Sports Journalist

Caden Helmers is a sports journalist for The Canberra Times.

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