Olympics-2036…India stakes claim to host: Wrote official letter to IOC; If approved, games will be held in Ahmedabad

Hockey goalkeepers PR Sreejesh and Manu Bhakar held the tricolor during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

India has submitted an official bid to host the Olympic Games-2036. Under this, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has also written an official letter to the International Olympic Council (IOC).

present in the Union Sports Ministry Dainik Bhaskar Sources have confirmed that the Government of India has expressed its desire to organize the Games to the IOC through a Letter of Intent on October 1. If India wins the hosting of the Olympic Games, it will be the first time that the Olympic Games will be organized in an Indian city.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15- ‘India will host the Olympic Games-2036.’ Indian players had won 6 medals including one silver in the Olympic Games held in Paris 3 months ago.

Hosts till 2032 are decided, bidding will happen for 2036 The Olympic hosts till 2032 have been decided. The hosting of 2032 has been given to Brisbane city of Australia. Whereas, the 2028 Olympics are to be held in Los Angeles.

India has organized 2 Asian and one Commonwealth Games India has hosted 3 multi-sports games so far. The country last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Before this, Asian Games of 1982 and 1951 had also been organized in our country.