Olympics: India may have confirmed its intention to host the 2036 Games, but a long process remains

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have publicly announced the country’s intention to organise the 2036 Olympic Games but there remains a lengthy process before the final host venue is declared.

At the opening ceremony of the International Olympic Committee’s 141st Session, being held in Mumbai, Modi declared the country’s interest in organising the marquee Games for the first time. However, the International Olympic Committee, or the IOC, Spokesman’s Services Director Mark Adams claimed that there are over 10 countries that have expressed their intent to host the 2036 Games.

“What would happen is theoretically, the country has to come through the national committee, and then they approach us and say we have an interest,” Adams said at a media interaction on Sunday, during the IOC Session.

“And then the dialogue would be opened. Important to say for 2036, there are more than 10 countries [National Olympic Committees] who have expressed interest.”

At the moment, along with India, Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey and Poland have confirmed their intent to host the 2036 edition.

In his speech, Modi did not disclose what city would be presented as the host for India’s bid, but media reports have speculated that Ahmedabad, in Gujarat, will be the city of choice.

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