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The President was taking part in grassroots sport during his visit to Queensland, in the lead-up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Australian Olympian Natalya Diehm also took part in the activity, which showcased the strong connection between sport and youth engagement in Australia. 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