India among seven countries officially in race to host 2036 Olympics
India is one of seven final interested parties confirmed by the IOC to host the 2036 Summer Olympics.
India has joined six other countries as an official interested party to host the 2036 Olympics. The IOC confirmed the list on 6 October and set a timeline leading to a host decision in mid-2029.
Key takeaways
- India is among seven interested parties for the 2036 Olympics
- The other six are Turkiye, Germany, Hungary, Qatar, South Korea and South Africa
- No additional National Olympic Committee entered discussions after the deadline
- India's bid centres on the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad
- The host city will be selected in mid-2029
India is among seven countries officially in the race to host the 2036 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee has confirmed. The other interested parties are Turkiye, Germany, Hungary, Qatar, South Korea and South Africa. The Bridge reported that India is in the final seven.
Who is taking part?
Seven National Olympic Committees remain as Interested Parties for the 2036 edition. India, Turkiye, Germany, Hungary, Qatar, South Korea and South Africa are the countries in contention. Times Now News said the IOC statement named all seven.
Why it matters
India is aiming to host the Olympic Games for the first time in history. The country has already won rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, which will be the second time the event takes place on Indian soil after New Delhi in 2010. India last hosted the Asian Games in New Delhi in 1982, after the inaugural edition there in 1951.
no additional Interested Party has come forward
When and where is it?
India's bid will hover around the construction of the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad, which is being built around the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Interested parties for the 2036 Olympics
Country | Continent |
|---|---|
India | Asia |
Turkiye | Europe/Asia |
Germany | Europe |
Hungary | Europe |
Qatar | Asia |
South Korea | Asia |
South Africa | Africa |
How does it work?
The IOC set a deadline for National Olympic Committees to enter discussions for the 2036 edition, and that period has ended. Virtual presentations to the Future Host Commission are due in November 2026.
IOC Feasibility Assessments and the opening of the 2036 Strategic Dialogue by the IOC Executive Board are due by March 2027. In December 2028, the IOC Executive Board will open a Targeted Dialogue with a select number of Preferred Hosts.
What happens next?
Preferred Hosts will provide a final response to the questionnaire and a full set of guarantees. The host city will be selected in mid-2029, according to Wikipedia. The 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles and the 2032 edition in Brisbane.
Upcoming Olympic hosts
Edition | Host city | Country |
|---|---|---|
2028 | Los Angeles | USA |
2032 | Brisbane | Australia |
2036 | To be decided | To be decided |
Related on Apex Sports News
Dakar Youth Olympics mark Africa's first Olympic sporting event
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics: Khushbu Rajakbhai wins judo silver
Sources
Topics
Spotted an error? Read our corrections policy or use the flag button above. Our editorial standards explain how we report.
Related stories
Discussion
Sign in or create a free account to join the discussion. Please follow our community guidelines.