What if the 2036 Olympics took place in India?
The country is in any case “seriously” considering presenting its candidacy to take over from Paris, Los Angeles and Brisbane, which will host the next three editions.
" It is the right time.
(…) If India is in the news in all sectors, from manufacturing to services, then why not in sports?
“Explained Sports Minister Anurag Thakur in an interview with the Times of India daily.
The second most populous nation in the world has already hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982 and the Commonwealth Games in 2010, each time in New Delhi.
Who could be host city in 14 years.
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“Gujarat
(Editor’s note: the state where the city is located)
has several times expressed its interest in hosting the Olympic Games, explains Anurag Thakur.
They have the infrastructure.
The minister said his government would consult with the Indian Olympic Association and prepare a battle plan ahead of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai next year.
“The IOC session is a prestigious event for India and whatever steps are taken to bid with the IOA, the government will support them,” he continued.
Qatar also a candidate?
Potential rivals for the Games include Indonesia and South Korea, as well as Qatar, which hosted the FIFA World Cup this year.
Germany plans to launch a new Olympic bid despite strong domestic opposition.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it was in preliminary discussions with 10 cities but did not reveal a timetable for when it plans to award the 2036 edition.
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