Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates, who helped deliver the Sydney 2000 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, has announced that he is stepping down from the role after 32 years.
When asked by 2GB radio host Ben Fordham if he was having second thoughts about his decision, Coates said, with a laugh: “Not at all. I am ready for this, I can tell you.”
Coates will remain involved in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and will continue to support the AOC as it prepares for the Brisbane 2032 Games.
“I think the AOC is in very good shape and I’m handing over to a very strong administration and that pleases me greatly,” he said.
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