Queensland 2032 Olympics bid: Australian state set to be recommended to IOC

Queensland has emerged as the most capable host of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics and will reportedly receive the title of ‘preferred candidate’ this week.

The Australian state is primarily jostling with Qatar for the Summer Games, while cities in Hungary, Indonesia and India have also publicly shared their intent to join the race.

But Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s bid – which involves the state’s south-east region, beyond Brisbane – is edging closer to receiving the…