Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Modi Says India Advancing 2036 Olympics Hosting Dream
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India wants to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
He said large sports events in India could help young athletes by giving them better places to train and more support.
India is one of seven parties talking with the International Olympic Committee about hosting the Games.
India sent the committee a letter expressing interest on October 1, 2024.
The committee is expected to narrow the candidates by March 2027.
Its members are scheduled to choose a host in mid-2029.
India is also preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
Modi made his comments at a school celebration in Chennai.
Narendra Modi said India is moving ahead with its ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
He said hosting major sports events could give young athletes platforms, better facilities and support.
India is one of seven parties in dialogue with the International Olympic Committee about hosting the Games.
India submitted a Letter of Intent for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games on October 1, 2024.
The IOC is expected to shortlist parties by March 2027, with the host election scheduled for mid-2029; India is also preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India.
- What
- Modi said India is moving forward with its ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
- When
- Sunday; India submitted its Letter of Intent on October 1, 2024.
- Where
- At the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in Chennai.
- Why
- Modi said major sporting events could provide young athletes with a platform, facilities and support.
India's bid
Selection process
Hosting the 2036 Games
India's bid
Modi said India is moving forward with the ambition of hosting the Olympics and that major events could benefit young athletes.
Selection process
The IOC has not yet selected a host; India is one of seven parties in dialogue, with a shortlist expected by March 2027 and an election scheduled for mid-2029.
- Interested parties
- India is one of seven parties in dialogue with the IOC; the others are Germany, Hungary, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, South Africa and Türkiye.
- India's expression of interest
- India submitted a Letter of Intent to the IOC's Future Host Commission on October 1, 2024.
- Games sought
- The letter expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Expected shortlist
- The IOC Executive Board is expected to shortlist interested parties by March 2027.
- Host election
- IOC members are scheduled to elect the host in mid-2029.
- Commonwealth Games
- India is preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
- Modi's remarks
- He spoke at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in Chennai.
