A Queensland Academy of Sport program has identified more than 2000 high potential athletes as part of the talent search ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games.
In statement released today, the State Government said these athletes had progressed into a three-month trial phase.
So far 422 athletes had been invited to a 12-month targeted development program and 40 had been selected for high-performance state or national programs.
The QAS testing had happened across 40 locations including 26 regional centres from Warwick to Emerald, and the Gold Coast to Yarrabah.
The figures were released to coincide with the launch of a new app that will also help find Queensland’s next generation of sporting champions.
The YouFor2032 App, launched in partnership with the RACQ, allows real time assessment of athletic talent.
It was launched today by the State Government and the QAS.
The app uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to assess sporting abilities.
Minister for Sport Tim Mander said the app would help find talent ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“This world-leading app removes geographic barriers, giving every young Queenslander, no matter where they live, the chance to be discovered,” he said.
“It’s also a terrific resource for the QAS Para Sport Unit, which launched earlier this year, to start finding athletes with a disability who have flown under the radar until now.”
The app allows Queenslanders aged 13 to 23 years for Olympic sports, and 13 to 30 years for Para sports, to complete virtual tests, which are reviewed by the QAS.
Athletes who show strong potential are invited to take part in face-to-face testing sessions and may be put on a pathway to elite sport.
Further details on the YouFor2032 program can be found here.
