The Winter Olympics in Beijing are well underway but attention is already turning to the Brisbane Summer Olympics in 2032.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the 'You for 2032' talent search for athletes to represent Australia at the 2032 Games on Tuesday.
"What we're doing here is a 10-year training camp. We want to see people go from the playground to the podium. This is the biggest search that this state will ever see," Ms Palaszczuk said.
The premier said she wants to see similar success stories to Australian tennis player Ash Barty, whose sporting talent was identified by coach Jim Joyce at a young age.
Parents, coaches and sporting groups can nominate their Olympic medal prospects from April 12.
"We want you for 2032. So if you're interested, make sure you listen to all the media outlets, social media and if you're a parent out there thinking that your son or daughter is the next Olympian, please bring them for this expression of interest that will be starting in April," Ms Palaszczuk said.
Around 50,000 athletes are expected to be assessed but they must be aged between 13 and 23 - or 13 and 30 for the Paralympics.
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Some 20,000 of those hopefuls will then be tested over a two-year period, with coaches to assess whether they have the potential to become an Olympian.
A final 400 will then be offered specialised coaching with the Queensland Academy of Sport.
Eleven new coaches who specialise in Olympic sports have already been secured by the Academy and another 10 will be recruited in July.
Ms Palaszczuk later posted a photo of Olympic gold medallist Natalie Cook, who won big in women's beach volleyball at the Sydney Games in 2000.
"This is Nat Cook who, at the age of 7, was inspired to pursue her Olympic dream. She watched Lisa Curry win gold at the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games from her home in Townsville. This is what Nat describes as her lightbulb moment," Ms Palaszczuk captioned the post.
"We want to give young Queenslanders the chance to fulfil their Olympic dream just like Nat Cook, and represent Australia at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games."
Shivé Prema
I am a video journalist and host of the Newcastle Herald TikTok account! I spend most of my days filming and editing videos but also like to write articles as well. I'm new to Newcastle, so I like to spend my spare time exploring this city and its many beaches.
I am a video journalist and host of the Newcastle Herald TikTok account! I spend most of my days filming and editing videos but also like to write articles as well. I'm new to Newcastle, so I like to spend my spare time exploring this city and its many beaches.
