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India and 7 other countries race to host 2036 Olympics
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News18•06-10-2026, 17:10
India and 7 other countries race to host 2036 Olympics
- •India along with seven other countries has submitted expressions of interest to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
- •The International Olympic Committee confirmed interested nations include Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, Korea, South Africa, and Turkey.
- •Interested parties have been invited to present their project plans to the Future Host Commission in November.
- •Projects will be evaluated based on venue master plans, funding strategies, athlete experience, and long-term legacy benefits.
Key Questions Answered
Seven countries have submitted bids and shown interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics, including India, Germany, Hungary, Qatar, Korea, South Africa, and Turkey.
The IOC will evaluate the projects based on technical aspects such as venue master plans, athlete experience, funding strategies, political and public support, hosting capacity, and long-term legacy strategies.
India is scheduled to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and has also been awarded the 2032 Cycling Road World Championships in Pune, alongside bidding for the 2038 Asian Games.
