Norm from the famous “Life. Be In It” campaign.
“We are basically systematically working through sport by sport,” he said.
“Football is one, and they have spoken to us in very clear ways with regards to what they require, both from a headquarters point of view and whether there’s some sort of mid-range stadium that can be built as well.
“I look at athletics, who have spoken to us. Gymnastics have spoken to us. Basketball has spoken to us.
“They’re all looking for better facilities. Our ears are very wide open and listening, and we believe we can respond to many of these as well.”
Mander said he would release the government’s new sports strategy this year.
Deloitte Access Economics lead partner Pradeep Philip said increased physical activity had factored into its Games benefits calculations.
“We know that such an event as the Olympic and Paralympic Games can have enormous motivational impacts for people’s participation in physical activity, but we also know this can be transitory and short term,” he said.
“So we ask the question: what would be the benefits if we could lift the longer-term trend of participation in physical activity and capture the important physical and mental health benefits?”
Australian Olympic Committee chief executive Mark Arbib said local athletes such as sprinter Gout Gout could inspire a generation of sports stars.
“The thing that is happening across the board, especially with our sprinters and middle-distance runners, is just the belief – the belief that they can actually take on the world’s best,” he said.
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