The AOC, Paralympics Australia (PA) and Nine have launched Olympics and Paralympics LIVE, a joint offering set to ignite the Olympic spirit and encourage Australians to come together and support the Australia Olympic and Paralympics Teams competing at Paris 2024.

Olympics and Paralympics LIVE is an exciting offering to sport clubs of Olympic and Paralympic sports, schools, universities, community groups and local councils to gather and watch the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Olympics LIVE will be available during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August, followed by Paralympics LIVE which will be available during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from 28 August to 11 September.

Nine sport presenter Roz Kelly hosted today’s announcement and was joined by AOC CEO Matt Carroll, PA CEO Catherine Clark, Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee President Andrew Liveris, Nine’s Chief Marketing Officer Liana Dubois, prospective Olympians Genevieve Longman (water polo), Ruby Trew (skateboarding) and Tokyo Paralympian Jamieson Leeson (Paralympic boccia).

AOC CEO Matt Carroll says the excitement of the Paris Olympics can be shared with communities big and small across Australia.

“We are thrilled to launch Olympics and Paralympics LIVE to Australians nationwide,” Mr Carroll said.

“The AOC is delighted to partner with Paralympics Australia and Nine in this exciting initiative and look forward to seeing the many ways Australian communities support our Teams throughout the duration of both Games.

“This is a call to arms for sports clubs, schools, universities, communities as well as city and local councils to sign up and get involved. Through Nine, Olympics LIVE provides the action and we can help everyone who registers with assets and advice on how to promote and organize.

“From watch parties at local sports clubs to live sites in major cities, Olympics and Paralympics LIVE offers a unique platform for communities to unite, don the green and gold, and be inspired by the remarkable performances of our athletes in Paris, all live and free on Nine.

“It’s a simple process – just go to the AOC’s website olympics.com.au and register. Each sports club, school, university or community group will be supplied with everything they need to bring their event to life and share the Olympic spirit.

“I’d also like to extend our gratitude to the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee for their support in this initiative,” Mr Carroll concluded.

Paralympics Australia CEO Catherine Clark said Paralympics LIVE will give everyone at home a chance to be a part of Paris 2024.  

“At the heart of what we all love about sport is how it makes us feel, how it lifts us, inspires us and connects us,” she said.  

“We can’t wait to have audiences across the country participating in Paralympics LIVE events in their local communities,” Ms Clark said. 

Nine’s Director, Growth and Retention Helena O’Dowd says Nine is very excited to be joining forces with the AOC and Paralympics Australia, bringing to life live sites right across the country during the Olympics and Paralympic Games. 

“Our ambition is to ensure we are giving all Australians the opportunity to enjoy and engage the Games with us whether in person at one of the live site locations, on the move on 9Now or in the comfort of your home watching on 9, 9Now or 9Gem.

“Our coverage will be bringing you expert commentary and a gateway to Paris for those back here at home,” she concluded.

President of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee Andrew Liveris says while the home Games are eight years away, Australians can celebrate well before then. 

“We are a sports loving nation and it won’t matter the time of day or night. Australians will cheer loudly and proudly for our Green and Gold athletes throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

“I can tell you that we are well underway with planning and preparation for our Games in 2032. A Games that will be Hosted in Brisbane but spread across and supported by Queenslanders and Australians alike in communities large and small. Everyone is welcomed, and inclusivity is at the core,” Mr Liveris concluded.

Find out more and submit an expression of interest for Olympics and Paralympics LIVE at Olympics.com.au

For more information please contact Strath Gordon at the AOC on 0414 266 638 or at strath.gordon@olympics.com.au

Thursday, May 23, 2024