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India’s desire to host Olympics

Prime Minister Modi expressed India's strong desire to host the Olympics in 2036. He emphasized India's eagerness to host the Youth Olympic Games in 2029 as a precursor to the Summer Olympics.

India’s desire to host the Olympics:

  • The next available slot for hosting the Summer Olympics is 2036, with Paris in 2024, Los Angeles in 2028, and Brisbane in 2032.
  • While the PM of India did not reveal the candidate city, Ahmedabad is considered a front-runner for hosting the Olympics.
  • Modi highlighted India’s capacity to organize global events, citing the successful G-20 events held in more than 60 cities.
  • The IOC considers various factors when selecting a host city, including funding, infrastructure, local support, and alignment with development plans.

Why in news:

  • Prime Minister Modi expressed India’s strong desire to host the Olympics in 2036. He emphasized India’s eagerness to host the Youth Olympic Games in 2029 as a precursor to the Summer Olympics.