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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.
