BRISBANE, Australia — Greg Norman is poised to join the organizing committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.


Norman, a renowned two-time British Open champion, recently transitioned from his role as CEO of LIV Golf, with Scott O’Neil stepping into that position as the tour prepares for its fourth season next month.


According to a report by News Corp., Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed Norman to fill the vacancy left by a retiring board member on the 24-member team responsible for organizing the upcoming Olympic Games.


The event is set to take place in Queensland, Norman’s home state in Australia. He expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “As a proud Queenslander, it is an honor and privilege to help shape the Brisbane Games,” in an interview with the Courier-Mail newspaper.


In his youth, Norman worked at the Royal Queensland Golf Club, which is designated to host the Olympic golf tournament during the 2032 Games.


Sports Minister Anika Wells commented on Norman’s addition to the board, mentioning that he embodies Australian sporting triumph on a global level. “I anticipate benefiting from his four decades of international sporting expertise and business insights,” Wells stated.


She further emphasized Norman’s local roots, noting, “Having learned to play golf in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, he understands our state’s sporting legacy and ardently supports both the Olympic and Paralympic movements.”


The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded the Games to Brisbane in 2021, prior to the Tokyo Olympics, which grants the city an extended timeline to prepare under the newly established guidelines for organizing the event.


Andrew Liveris, who presides over the organizing committee, envisions the Brisbane Olympics reflecting the spirit of the 1992 Barcelona Games, in contrast to those of London, Tokyo, Paris, or Los Angeles, particularly considering the varying scales of the cities involved.


However, the preparations have been affected by uncertainties surrounding the primary Olympic venue, particularly after the previous state administration in Queensland withdrew plans to demolish and reconstruct the Gabba stadium, a key site for the Games.


The newly elected state government, under Premier David Crisafulli, is currently reviewing the proposed venues as part of its plans moving forward.