Overview

• Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski has been named chair of the IOC’s coordination commission for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, succeeding Kirsty Coventry, who was elected IOC president.
• Jaworski will oversee the planning and delivery of the Brisbane Games, with her first in-country commission meeting scheduled for May 20–22, joined by IOC leadership.
• A member of the IOC executive board since 2020, Jaworski has extensive experience on coordination commissions for Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024, and Brisbane 2032.
• The Queensland government recently passed legislation exempting Olympic venues from standard planning laws to fast-track construction and ensure readiness for the Games.
• Jaworski, a former actress and equestrian who trained in Australia, brings a unique blend of athletic and governance expertise to her new role.