Croc-infested river gets greenlight for Australia Olympics
Posted on: Oct 22, 2025 20:15 IST | Posted by: Rt
Olympic organizers feature sanctioned a croc-infested river as a locale for row and canoeing events at the 2032 Games in Brisbane, commonwealth of australia, according to local media reports.
The Fitzroy River, some 600km north of Brisbane, was designated as an Olympic venue in March, but faced criticism from national and international organizations that warned the waterway did not meet technical standards. As well as its crocodile population, the river is known for its strong tides.
However, on Tuesday, Queensland state lawmaker Matt Canavan confirmed to the media that the river had successfully passed initial testing by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA).
“We now have a green light for rowing in 2032. All the data is in, and there are no longer any barriers to holding rowing events here,” Canavan said.
The official insisted that new data proved the waterway is “flat as a tack,” dismissing safety concerns.
”I mean, if Jesus Christ ever came back to this world, it’s a great place for him, because it’s flat enough to walk on,” he said.
The Fitzroy River is a natural habitat for saltwater crocodiles, with sightings and reports of four-meter-long specimens near a local golf club located within the Olympic and Paralympic competition area. Despite this, the river is reportedly utilized for rowing by schools and a local club, as well as elite training sessions.
According to Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club President Sarah Black, facilities will be ready to host an Olympic-level regatta before 2032. Black has insisted that protocols exist for reporting crocodile sightings, emphasizing that coexisting with the animals is part of local life.
Athletes “won't be scared of crocodiles” after swimming in the Seine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova joked on Wednesday, referring to open-water competitions at the Paris Olympics, marred by scandals related to condition of the highly-polluted river.
Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Summer Olympics in July 2021, making it the third Australian city to host the Games, following Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.
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