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How three decades of pain for John Coates drove Brisbane s bid for 2032 Olympic Games
By Tracey Holmes for The Ticket and ABC Sport
Posted
SatSaturday 27
John Coates has been heavily involved in both of Brisbane s Olympic Games bids.
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Coates was a key figure in Brisbane s 1992 Summer Olympics bid, which lost out to Barcelona
The IOC has designated Brisbane as the preferred candidate city to host the 2032 Olympics
Coates says he is confident Brisbane can keep costs down if it does host the Games
He is recognised in global sporting circles as Australia s most influential sports administrator, possessing an understanding of how to wield power and play politics.