Australian athletes enjoyed a hugely successful Olympics in Paris, winning a total of 52 medals and 17 golds – a feat the sports-loving nation is looking to replicate as the Paralympics get under way this week. FRANCE 24 speaks to Sam Mostyn, Australia’s governor-general, about the significance of the Games in Australia and what lessons can be learned from Paris as Brisbane prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.
Even for a nation accustomed to punching above its weight when it comes to sports, the recent Paris Olympics proved to be a massive success for the Australian delegation, who pipped host nation France to fourth in the overall medal table.
