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Softball World Cup trophy touches down as Logan 2032 stadium pitch nears council vote

Minister says Logan proposal 'not yet part of our thinking' as diamond sports push for Olympic inclusion

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The Women's Softball World Cup trophy landed in Redcliffe on Tuesday, giving softball and baseball a platform to press their years-long campaign for a place at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a pre-feasibility study into a proposed Logan stadium set to go before the city council this week.

The trophy arrived at Redcliffe's Kayo Stadium, which is set to host the 2027 Women's Softball World Cup, as both softball and baseball hope next April's tournament will strengthen their case for inclusion at Brisbane 2032.

Logan Mayor Jon Raven has championed a privately funded, purpose-built stadium on Griffith University's Logan campus to host the so-called homeless Olympic sports. A pre-feasibility study into that proposal will go to Logan City Council on Wednesday.

However, Queensland Sports Minister Tim Mander, a member of the Brisbane 2032 organising committee, indicated the Logan plan had not been formally considered. Speaking at Kayo Stadium on Tuesday, Mander said: "The Logan suggestion is probably just that at the moment."

"We really haven't seen any details about that, and I know that they also have a very enthusiastic mayor ... Jon [Raven] is a very good promoter," he said.

The comments highlight the uncertain path for baseball and softball, which have campaigned for years to secure a spot in the Games program. Mander's remarks suggest the organising committee has yet to engage with the specifics of the Logan proposal, even as the council prepares to review its feasibility.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • The outcome of the Logan stadium proposal could determine whether baseball and softball become part of the Brisbane 2032 program or remain without a dedicated venue.
  • The April tournament gives both sports a chance to demonstrate public support and event-readiness ahead of final Games planning decisions.
  • The council vote on the pre-feasibility study is a concrete next step in a long-running campaign that has so far produced no firm commitment.

Background

Olympic host cities rarely have every sport locked in years ahead of the Games, and sports not on the core program must campaign for inclusion. Baseball and softball have sought a place at Brisbane 2032, and securing a venue is often a key part of that argument. Logan City Council has been asked to consider a privately funded stadium on a university campus, a model that would avoid direct public funding but still requires planning and political support.

Key Perspectives

Queensland Sports Minister Tim Mander: Treats the Logan proposal as an early idea rather than a formal submission, praising Mayor Raven's enthusiasm but noting the organising committee has not reviewed details. Logan Mayor Jon Raven: A vocal advocate for the stadium, positioning Logan as a home for sports currently without a confirmed Brisbane 2032 venue. Softball and baseball advocates: See the World Cup in April as a practical demonstration of their sports' viability and a chance to build momentum before decisions are finalised.

What to Watch

  • Whether Logan City Council endorses the pre-feasibility study when it meets on Wednesday.
  • Any word from the Brisbane 2032 organising committee on which sports will be recommended for the final program.
  • The April Women's Softball World Cup in Redcliffe, which could shift public and political sentiment on the diamond sports' inclusion.

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