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India Submits "Letter of Intent" to IOC to Host 2036 Olympics.

Sports | Dated: 22 Nov 2024

India took a significant step toward potentially hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. On October 1st, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officially submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission, sources told news agency IANS.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This action follows repeated expressions of interest from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who sees the Games as a potential boon for the nation.
  • - "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in India in 2036 has taken a significant step forward," a source stated.
  • - They added, "This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country."

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) India's top sports administrators, including IOA President PT Usha, were at the Paris Olympics earlier in the year to lobby for the country's selection. There have been reports that India would push for the inclusion of indigenous disciplines like yoga, kho kho, and kabaddi if the bid is successful.
  • (ii) The Sports Authority of India's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has even presented a report on the measures needed for a successful bid to new sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which country submitted a "Letter of Intent" to the IOC to host the 2036 Olympics?

Correct Answer: India

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