Following India's remarkable performance at the Asian Games, where the nation won an unprecedented 107 medals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would submit a proposal to host the 2036 Olympic Games, hoping to attract the largest sporting spectacle in the world to the nation.
“Indians are very excited about hosting the Olympics Games. India will ldo everything in organising the 2036 Olympics,” Modi said during an address to the IOC Session delegation and a host of other invitees at the Jio World Convention Centre.
The PM’s announcement comes after some of his cabinet ministers have, in the recent past, voiced the nation’s interest in hosting the Summer Games. “This is the dream of 1.4 billion Indians. We want to fulfil this dream with your support. We are willing to host the 2029 Youth Olympics. I am sure India will get constant support from the IOC,” Modi said while declaring the 141st Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur indicated that the government would support an Indian Olympic Association (IOA) candidature for the 2036 Olympics in an exclusive chat with the media last December. Although Thakur identified Ahmedabad as a likely contender, Modi omitted to specify a potential host city.
Gujarat had already indicated interest in serving as the Olympic host city. They have the necessary facilities, including hotels, hostels, airports, and sports facilities. The state of Gujarat has pledged to host the Olympics as well, according to sports minister, who spoke to the media.