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India and six other nations vie to host the 2036 Olympic Games
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 18:02
India and six other nations vie to host the 2036 Olympic Games
- •India is among seven countries officially expressing interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, alongside Germany, Hungary, Qatar, Republic of Korea, South Africa, and Turkiye.
- •Interested parties have been invited to present their Games projects to the IOC Future Host Commission in November.
- •Ahmedabad has been selected as India's preferred city to host the mega-event, with negotiations led by the Indian Olympic Association.
- •Projects will be evaluated on technical factors including venue master-plans, funding strategies, public support, and legacy benefits.
- •The final host for the 2036 Olympics is scheduled to be announced by mid-2029 following a thorough evaluation process.
Key Questions Answered
The International Olympic Committee stated that seven countries have a stated interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics: Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, and Turkiye.
Ahmedabad is India's city of choice to host the mega-event, with negotiations led by the Indian Olympic Association in collaboration with the Gujarat government and Union Sports Ministry.
The host of the 2036 Games will be known in mid-2029 after the IOC Executive Board selects Preferred Hosts to be put forward for election by the IOC Session.
