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Queensland defends moving soccer preliminaries for 2032 Olympics
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- Queensland Sport Minister Tim Mander defended holding soccer preliminaries outside Queensland for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
- He said Sydney and Melbourne would host matches if football is confirmed for the Games.
- Mander argued maximizing ticket sales on popular sports is needed to keep the Games cost-neutral for Queenslanders.
- Venue allocation will be confirmed after IOC approval, expected by end-2026, with a final plan due Q1 2027.