Archive · 8 Oct 2026
India’s 2036 Olympics Bid Draws Racist Social Media Backlash
India wants to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036.
A social media post about its bid received many responses.
Some people supported India’s chances, while others criticized the idea of India hosting.
Some responses used racist or insulting language about India and its people.
Others shared edited images making fun of the country.
One post made claims about corruption, but those claims are not proof of wrongdoing in the current selection process.
India is one of seven countries being discussed as possible hosts.
The International Olympic Committee will assess the bids using several factors.
The host is expected to be chosen in 2029.
A social media post about India formally advancing its bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games drew racist and derogatory comments.
Some comments attacked India’s cleanliness, infrastructure, governance, religion and ability to host the Games.
Other users said India had a strong chance, while some questioned the cost and use of public money.
India is one of seven countries in discussions with the International Olympic Committee about hosting the Games.
The host is expected to be selected in 2029 after bids are assessed on factors including venues, funding and long-term legacy.
- Who
- India and the other countries discussing bids with the International Olympic Committee.
- What
- India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games prompted racist and derogatory social media comments.
- When
- The host is expected to be selected in 2029.
- Where
- The reaction appeared on social media; India is seeking to host the Games.
- Why
- India is seeking to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Support for the bid
Criticism of the bid
India as host
Support for the bid
Some users said India had a high chance of hosting the Games.
Criticism of the bid
Other users questioned whether India should host, including comments citing concerns about cleanliness, infrastructure and its ability to stage the event.
Public spending
Support for the bid
The article reports that some users supported India’s chances, but gives no specific argument from them about spending.
Criticism of the bid
Some users argued that hosting would waste taxpayers’ money.
- Proposed Games
- 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Countries in discussions
- India, Germany, Qatar, Hungary, Turkiye, South Africa and South Korea
- Selection body
- International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- Expected host selection
- 2029
- Assessment factors
- Venues, athlete experience, funding, public and political support, Games delivery and long-term legacy
- Social media reaction
- Comments included racist and derogatory attacks, alongside support and criticism of the bid
- Claims about bidding
- The article says individual users’ allegations about money and corruption are not evidence of wrongdoing in the current selection process