SA Welcome Home Celebration

South Australia welcomes home our Olympic and Paralympic heroes

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration as we welcome home our Australian Olympians and Paralympians from the Paris 2024 Games! Join us for this free event, where we will honour the incredible achievements of our South Australian athletes who proudly represented Australia on the world stage.

Fans will have the chance to meet their favourite sports stars in person, hear inspiring stories, and show their support for these dedicated athletes who have given their all for their country. 

This is more than just a celebration - it's a moment to unite as a community and share in the joy of our athletes' success. Bring your friends, family and Aussie spirit as we come together to celebrate our champions!

Event speakers and hosts

We are pleased to present an impressive lineup of distinguished athletes at this event:

  • Conor Leahy – Olympic Gold Medallist, Track Cycling
  • Isobel Borlase – Opals Bronze Medallist
  • Matthew Glaetzer – Dual Bronze Medallist, Track Cycling
  • Nikki Ayers and Jed Altswager – Para-rowing Gold Medallists

The event will be hosted by Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas and Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Dr. Jane Lomax-Smith, with Brenton Ragless as MC.

Event details

Date: Sunday, 15 September 2024
Time: 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
Location: Rundle Mall, Gawler Place Canopy
Cost: Free

This is an accessible and inclusive event.

The below information is provided as an overview of this event.

  • This location is accessible to people who use wheelchairs, walking aids and who are accompanied by prams.
  • A reserved viewing area for people who need to sit will be available at this event. Places are limited, please reserve here.
  • First Aid services will be available at this event.
  • An Auslan interpreter will be at this event.
  • Please be aware that streamer cannons will be in use at this event and will include sudden and loud sounds when fired.
  • The closest parking station is UPark Gawler Place. Level 8 is designated disabled parking for this event.
  • Accessible toilets are available in Rundle Mall Plaza.

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