New Delhi: To boost the sporting morale of India, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to submit a formal bid to host the Olympic Games 2036.
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The IOA submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Future Host Commission on October 1, marking India’s formal bid for this prestigious global event.
This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country…
Interestingly, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reiterated that India plans to host the Olympic Games in 2036. During the Independence Day celebrations at his New Delhi residence, he invited feedback from Indian athletes who participated in the Paris Olympics, stating that their experiences would be instrumental in the planning and preparation efforts for the 2036 Games.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’, expressing the country’s desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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In his Independence Day Speech, the Indian Prime Minister remarked that:
India is preparing to host the 2036 Olympics. In this regard, the input from athletes who have played in previous Olympics is very important. You all must have observed and experienced many things. We want to document this and share it with the government so that we don’t miss out on any small details in the preparation for 2036…
Where will the next Olympic Games take place?
Los Angeles, USA, will host the next Olympic Games in 2028, and Brisbane, Australia, will host them in 2032.
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– The Indian Olympic Association submits Letter of Intent to host the 2036 Olympics. (India Today). pic.twitter.com/pQNaafbYOv
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Who has submitted the bid for the 2036 Olympic Games?
Alongside India, the following countries have submitted a
- Indonesia
- Turkey
- Chile
Apart from the above-mentioned countries, the following nations have also expressed their interest in hosting the Olympic Games in their own country:
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- South Korea
- Egypt
- Hungary
- Denmark
- Canada