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India Among Seven Countries in Race for 2036 Olympics to Submit Bid in November
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News18•06-10-2026, 18:28
India Among Seven Countries in Race for 2036 Olympics to Submit Bid in November
  • •The International Olympic Committee confirmed that seven countries, including India, Germany, Qatar, and Turkey, have expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics.
  • •India had formally submitted its Expression of Interest in 2024 to secure the hosting rights for the prestigious sporting event.
  • •Interested countries will present their proposals before the Future Host Commission in November through online presentations.
  • •Proposals will be evaluated based on technical criteria, athlete experience, financial strategies, and long-term legacy plans.

Key Questions Answered

The seven countries in continuous dialogue with the International Olympic Committee for the 2036 Olympics are Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, and Turkey.

Interested countries have been invited to present their proposals online before the Future Host Commission in November.

India formally submitted its Expression of Interest in the year 2024 to secure the hosting rights for the 2036 Olympic Games.