On Friday 2 August, Green and Gold Day, both public and private buildings, famous landmarks, sporting grounds and local councils across Australia will light up in the national colours. 

The initiative is to remind all Australians to wear green and gold to work, school or play to support the Aussie athletes as they take on super Saturday, which is the biggest day of sport during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

“It’s great to see so many Australians throwing their support behind the Australian Olympic Team. I know that initiatives like these really have a positive impact on our athletes, bring communities closer together and show that everyone back home is unified in their support for the team,” says Matt Carroll AM, CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee in a media release.

Aussie Stingers water polo player, and two-time Olympian Bronte Halligan, was excited to learn about Green and Gold Day.

“Support from home really helps to lift everyone on the Team. Seeing so many amazing landmarks lighting up to let everyone know Green and Gold Day is on, is so special, it really makes it feel like the whole country is getting behind us,” she says.

“On the field of play we wear our green and gold with pride and seeing that connection amplified connecting all Australians is a real inspiration.”

Find out more about Green and Gold Day.

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