New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) last month submitted its official request in a bid to host for the Olympics 2036 edition. The national governing body submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’ to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Future Host Commission on October 1, according to sources close to Sports Ministry. This is the first step taken towards serving country’s biggest dream of hosting the prestigious sporting event for the first time.
“This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country,” the source added, as reported by news agency PTI.
This follows the envision of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he expressed the aspirations of hosting the Olympics at the 141st IOC session held in Mumbai in October last year. India will face competition from other Asian countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.
#WATCH | In New York, PM Modi says, “…Only a few days ago, the Paris Olympics concluded. Very soon, you will witness the Olympics in India too. We are putting all possible efforts to host the 2036 Olympics.” pic.twitter.com/oN9ml1Ngnl
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IOA has made a formal request to host the 2036 Olympics as India aspires itself to stage the prestigious sporting event in the country for the first time. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
