Plans to host Olympic rowing in Rockhampton for the 2032 Brisbane Games are pushing ahead despite months of fierce debate over the Fitzroy River's suitability.

Carlos Yulo eyes two more Olympic stints through 2032, but first turns his focus to the 2026 Asian Games and a potential gold-medal run for the Philippines.

Sept 18 (Reuters) - Prominent Australian rowing figures have criticised the approval of Rockhampton's crocodile-inhabited Fitzroy River as the venue for the sport at the Brisbane Olympics, arguing the course will require extensive investment and leave little lasting legacy.

Politicians have a way of sucking the fun out of even what should be the most positive of stories – and so it has been so far with the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.