Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Seven Countries Advance 2036 Olympic Hosting Projects
Seven countries are talking with the International Olympic Committee about hosting the 2036 Olympics.
They are Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, South Africa and Turkiye.
The countries have been invited to show their plans to an IOC commission in November.
The IOC will consider where events could be held, how the Games would be funded and what the experience would be like for athletes.
It will also look at whether the plans can be delivered and bring lasting benefits to host communities.
India’s plan is centred on Ahmedabad, and India expressed interest in hosting in 2024.
The IOC says other parties must join the process by October 31.
The host is expected to be chosen in 2029.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry says athletes should remain at the heart of the Games.
The IOC says Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, South Africa and Turkiye are in dialogue over hosting the 2036 Olympics.
The seven interested parties are invited to present projects to the IOC Future Host Commission in November; exact presentation dates have not been announced.
The IOC says it will assess venue plans, athlete experience, funding, public and political support, delivery capabilities and potential community benefits.
India submitted an Expression of Interest in 2024, with Ahmedabad identified as its preferred host city.
The IOC set October 31 as the deadline for additional parties to join the 2036 process; a host decision is targeted for 2029.
- Who
- Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, South Africa and Turkiye are the interested parties.
- What
- They have been invited to present projects to the IOC Future Host Commission for the 2036 Olympic Games.
- When
- Presentations are planned for November; the deadline for additional parties is October 31, and the host decision is targeted for 2029.
- Where
- Projects will be presented to the IOC Future Host Commission. India’s proposed bid is centred on Ahmedabad.
- Why
- The IOC is assessing potential hosts’ plans, including athlete experience, funding, delivery and lasting benefits for host communities.
IOC leadership’s revised selection process
IOC members’ call for more choice
How the host should be selected
IOC leadership’s revised selection process
IOC President Kirsty Coventry paused the faster selection process and sought fresh feedback from member nations to streamline the process.
IOC members’ call for more choice
IOC members wanted a greater role in choosing the host and multiple candidates on the ballot, rather than simply confirming the Executive Board’s preferred choice.
- Interested parties
- Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, Republic of Korea, South Africa and Turkiye
- Presentations
- November; exact dates were not specified
- India’s proposed host city
- Ahmedabad
- India’s Expression of Interest
- Submitted in 2024
- Deadline for additional parties
- October 31
- Expected host decision
- Targeted for 2029
- IOC assessment factors
- Venue master plans, athlete experience, funding strategy, political and public support, delivery capabilities and legacy plans
- Other Olympic discussions
- Some National Olympic Committees are in noncommittal talks about hosting Games beyond 2036
Sources
India, Germany, Qatar & Turkiye among 7 countries interested in hosting 2036 Olympics
India Invited To Present 2036 Olympic Bid To IOC Commission
India, 6 Other Countries Want To Host 2036 Olympics: IOC
India’s Ahmedabad bid among seven countries in race for 2036 Olympics
India aims to host 2036 Olympics
India among 7 bidders to host 2036 Olympics
India among seven in 2036 Olympics race, IOC sets November presentations for bids - Telegraph India
India, 6 other countries want to host 2036 Olympics; to present Games projects in November: IOC
