GOVERNOR-GENERAL TO WELCOME PARALYMPIC AND OLYMPIC ATHLETES

23 September 2008

The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, will host a reception for Australia’s Paralympic and Olympic Athletes at Government House today, Tuesday September the 23rd.

The reception will be part of the official “welcome home” celebrations for athletes in Canberra.

Gold, silver and bronze medallists from both teams who participated in the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to meet the Governor-General, along with team officials.

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