‘The Day Is Not Far When India Will Host The Olympic Games’: Nita Ambani at India House Inauguration in Paris – News18

Nita Ambani, International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, officially inaugurated the India House, marking India’s first-ever country house at the Olympic Games, during the Paris 2024 Olympics, on July 27. In her speech, she highlighted the significance of this milestone for India and its Olympic ambitions.

“Welcome to the first-ever India House in the history of the Olympics,” Nita Ambani declared as she addressed the gathering. “Today we gather here at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 to open the doors to a dream, a dream that belongs to 1.4 million Indians. A dream to bring India to the Olympics and our shared dream to bring the Olympics to India”.

Calling the inaugural India House a potential tipping point for India, she said, “It is time that the flame, which was first lit in Athens, lights up in our ancient land, India. The day is not far when India will host the Olympic Games. May this be our collective resolve at the opening of the India House.”

Nita Ambani elaborated on the vision behind India House, emphasising its role as a symbol of India’s Olympic aspirations. “India House is envisioned as a symbol of India’s Olympic aspirations. We hope it becomes a home away from home for our athletes, a place where we honour them, salute their spirit and celebrate their achievements. India House is not a destination, it’s a new beginning for India”.

Extending a warm invitation to the global audience in Paris, she added, “At India House, we welcome the world to experience the beauty, diversity and rich heritage of India right here in the heart of Paris”.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of India to France, Jawed Ashraf, said “We are witnessing a grand opening of a spectacular India House, the first ever in the history of the Olympics. So congratulations and a big thank you to Mrs Ambani and Reliance Foundation for putting this up.”

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India House during the Paris Olympics 2024 represents a historic milestone as the first-ever India House in the history of the Olympic Games. This pioneering initiative, conceptualized by Reliance Foundation as part of their partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), offers an immersive experience in Indian culture, arts, sports, technology, and gastronomy. It provides a unique and comprehensive showcase of India’s rich heritage to the world.

Fans can engage in yoga sessions, cultural workshops, discover traditional Indian crafts, and join in exciting watch parties. Making its global debut, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) has exclusively curated India-themed experiential programming and entertainment of music and dance, ensuring a vibrant, enriching, and unforgettable showcase of India to the world.

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