Archive · 27 Jun 2025
IOC Halts 2036 Olympics Host Selection, Impacting India's Bid
The Olympics' governing body, the IOC, has delayed choosing the host cities for the 2036 Olympics.
This impacts India's hopes to host the games.
The new IOC leader, Kirsty Coventry, wants to rethink how the host cities are selected, including when and how.
A group will study this to involve members more and decide on the right timing.
India's team will still meet with the IOC to talk about their bid, even with the pause.
IOC paused the 2036 Olympics host selection process.
India's bid to host the games is affected by the pause.
New IOC president Kirsty Coventry wants to review the selection process.
A working group will be formed to address member engagement and timing.
An Indian delegation will meet with the IOC despite the pause.
- Who
- Kirsty Coventry, President of the IOC.
- What
- The IOC paused the selection process for the 2036 Olympics host.
- When
- Recently announced, no specific timeline given for the resumption.
- Where
- IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Why
- To review the host selection process, focusing on member engagement and timing.
- Event
- IOC pauses 2036 Olympics host selection
- IOC President
- Kirsty Coventry
- Impact
- India's bid delayed
- Involved Parties
- India, Turkey, Indonesia, Chile
- Focus
- Review of host selection process
- Indian Delegation Meeting
- Will continue as planned
Sources
Kirsty Coventry: the former Olympian and first woman to lead the IOC
India's bid to host 2036 Olympics hits a snag
India’s 2036 Oly dream: IOC pauses bidding process to figure out ‘appropriate’ time to elect host
New IOC chief to strive for consensus on gender policy
India's Olympic Dream Prolonged As IOC Chief Hits 'Pause And Reflect' On Venue Decision
India's 2036 Olympics Hopes Hit With Major Blow, IOC President Puts Pause To Ahmedabad Dream
