On this {photograph} taken on October 14, 2023, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering throughout the inauguration of 141st Session of the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC), in Mumbai. (Photograph by PIB / AFP)
NEW DELHI — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed the world’s most populous nation will bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Video games.
Talking on the opening ceremony of the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai on Saturday, Modi stated internet hosting the occasion is “the age-old dream” for India.
“Indians should not simply sports activities lovers, however we additionally stay it,” Modi stated. “India will depart no stone unturned within the preparation for the profitable group of the Olympics in 2036 – that is the dream of the 140 crore (1.4 billion) Indians.”
“We wish to notice this dream along with your assist. I’m certain India will get fixed assist from IOC.”
A metropolis or area wasn’t specified by Modi however Ahmedabad, which boasts the biggest stadium on the earth with a capability of 132,000 and is known as after the Indian Prime Minister, can be a probable contender as the principle host metropolis for the nation’s bid.
Indonesia and Mexico have beforehand expressed official curiosity in internet hosting the 2036 Olympics, and final month Poland’s President Andrzej Duda advised the IOC it desires to stage the Video games.
No agency timeframe has been set by the IOC for when internet hosting rights for the 2036 Video games might be awarded.
The 2036 Summer time Video games is the following obtainable version: Paris will host in 2024, Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane in 2032.
Modi additionally advised the IOC that India would take into account bidding to host the Youth Olympics in 2029.
“Sport isn’t just about profitable medals but additionally profitable hearts,” he stated.
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