Brisbane may lose tennis matches for 2032 Olympics – level 3

Brisbane may lose tennis matches for 2032 Olympics

20-03-2025 07:00

Brisbane may lose the tennis matches for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to Melbourne if the city does not improve its facilities, warns Tennis Australia.

Tennis Queensland has proposed a 113-million-dollar plan to upgrade the Queensland Tennis Centre, including a new 3,000-seat arena and eight new courts. Currently, the venue doesn’t meet the required standards for the Games, so Tennis Queensland is asking for additional government funding. Without funding, the tennis events might be moved to Melbourne. Tennis Queensland’s CEO, Cameron Pearson, explained that the state lacks enough courts, seating, and proper player facilities. He expressed hope that the government would support infrastructure improvements.

The Queensland government is set to announce the final infrastructure plan by March 25. Queensland’s Tourism Minister has also emphasized the importance of creating long-term benefits from the Games, while some in Melbourne have suggested they could host the tennis matches.

Difficult words: standard (a level of quality), lack (to be without or not have enough of something).

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