JOIN ATHLETES' WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION

Olympic fans of all ages are invited to a special celebration to congratulate and welcome home Australia’s Olympic heroes.

NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister Sport, Stuart Ayres said the 29 August event would provide an opportunity for the public to shake hands with more than 115 Olympic athletes and medallists from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

“Our returning athletes have worked tirelessly throughout the 2016 Games and are an absolute inspiration to young athletes across the nation,” Mr Ayres said.

“I encourage Olympic fans to come down to the Sydney Opera House on Monday in the Aussie green and gold to celebrate the rising stars of the future and thank our retiring greats.”

Crowds will be treated to interactive live entertainment from Brazilian dance ensemble Rhythm Brazil, and – in honour of Tokyo 2020 – Japanese drumming group Toko Ton.

The event will take place on Monday 29 August from 12:30pm-1pm at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt on the Monumental Steps. Click here for further information.

Come along and congratulate our athletes on their achievements in Rio 2016 at this free public event.

Athletes attending include: Shannon Parry, Sharni Williams, Nicole Beck, Emilee Cherry, Gemma Etheridge, Ellia Green, Evania Pelite, Alicia Quirk, Tom Burton, Chloe Esposito, Anna Meares, Kim Brennan, James McRae, Cameron Girdlestone, Cate Campbell , Bronte Campbell.

Plus many more!

Athletes and medalists from across Australia will be officially welcomed home by NSW Premier Mike Baird, Lord Mayor Clover Moore and AOC Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller in a celebration at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.

PERFORMANCES

To celebrate and capture the energy from Rio 2016, there will be authentic dancers and drummers performing from RHYTHM BRAZIL.

And to inspire us for Tokyo 2020, Toko-ton will perform a traditional Japanese energetic art form called ‘Wadaiko’ involving a mix of movement, rhythm and Japanese drumming.

GETTING THERE

With so many transport options available near the Sydney Opera House, the best way to get to the Olympics celebration is by public transport.

To plan your trip, visit www.transportnsw.info or call 131 500.

DISABILITY AND MOBILITY INFORMATION

A reserved inclusive viewing area for people with disability and mobility support requirements will be provided for this celebration at the Sydney Opera House. Additionally an AUSLAN interpreter will be provided to interpret official proceedings from 12.30pm.

Any guests requiring such considerations are encouraged to register. Please contact Paul Nunnari, Manager, Event Access and Inclusion, Department of Premier and Cabinet on (02) 9228 5667, 0477 318 481 or email paul.nunnari@dpc.nsw.gov.au to register. Meeting point details and other information will be provided at time of registration.

This event is proudly brought to you by the NSW Government and City of Sydney.

Fans can register for the event at www.facebook.com/NSWGovernment.