Kieren Perkins urges modern approach for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games program
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:14 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Kieren Perkins is calling on the International Olympic Committee to modernize the sporting program for the 2032 Brisbane Games. As Australia’s senior sport executive, Perkins expressed concern that several current Olympic sports no longer hold modern relevance. The IOC has signaled an intent to curb the long-term expansion of the total number of sports included in the Olympic program. While Sydney 2000 included 28 sports, the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Games are scheduled to feature 36 sports. Discussions regarding the program could open the door for the inclusion of sports such as cricket and netball for the event in Australia. The initiative reflects a shift in strategy to manage the increasing number of disciplines and venues required for modern Olympic competition.
- •Kieren Perkins called for the IOC to modernize the Brisbane 2032 sporting program.
- •The IOC aims to reverse a trend of increasing the number of Olympic sports.
- •Los Angeles 2028 is scheduled to feature 36 sports compared to 28 in Sydney 2000.
- •Cricket and netball are under consideration for potential inclusion in the 2032 program.
- 7:14 AMThe Guardian Sport — Warning over future of Olympic Games if Brisbane 2032 program is not modernised
"Kieren Perkins expresses concern over some traditional sports Door is open to likes of cricket and netball for Games in Australia Former gold-medal winning swimmer and Australia’s most senior sport executive, Kieren Perkins, has called on the IOC to modernise the sporting program for Brisbane 2032, arguing that some current Olympic sports “have no modern relevance whatsoever”. The IOC has indicated it wishes to curb a long-term trend of a rise in the number of sports at the Games. Sydney 2000 featured 28 sports, while Los Angeles 2028 is set to feature 36, including many with more than one discipline – for example road and track cycling – that require multiple venues. Continue reading...
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