India and Qatar join five other nations discussing 2036 Olympic bid
The International Olympic Committee confirmed India and Qatar as candidates for the 2036 Summer Games, with South Africa, South Korea, Germany, Hungary and Turkey also weighing possible bids.
The International Olympic Committee has named India and Qatar as candidates for the 2036 Summer Olympics, while South Africa, South Korea, Germany, Hungary and Turkey are reported to be weighing possible bids. IOC President Kirsty Coventry stressed that the athlete experience must remain central to the Olympic movement. The IOC indicated that a vote by its more than 100 members will decide the host at a later date. Several of the interested nations could also be looking ahead to future Games in 2040 or 2044.
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Why it matters
Choosing the 2036 host will influence global sports prestige and involve significant economic investment.
How this story developed
- Oct 6 India and Qatar join five other nations discussing 2036 Olympic bid
- Oct 6 The IOC confirmed India and Qatar as candidates for the 2036 Summer Games.
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