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India Presents “Rising Together” Vision for 2036 Olympic Bid
India wants to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Its plan is called “Rising Together.”
Ahmedabad is the city India hopes will host the Games.
India has never hosted the Olympics before.
The Indian Olympic Association plans to present its idea to the IOC’s Future Host Commission by the end of October.
The IOC says seven countries have expressed interest in hosting.
It will consider things like venues, funding and support from the public.
India says the Games could encourage more young people to take part in sport and help communities become healthier.
India announced “Rising Together” as the vision for its 2036 Olympic and Paralympic bid.
Ahmedabad is India’s preferred host city; the Games have never been held in India.
The Indian Olympic Association plans to present the bid to the IOC’s Future Host Commission by the end of October.
The IOC said seven countries have expressed interest, including India, Germany, Qatar and Turkiye.
The IOC will assess factors including venues, athlete experience, funding, public support, delivery plans and long-term legacy.
- Who
- India, represented by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association President P T Usha.
- What
- India announced its “Rising Together” vision for a bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Where
- Ahmedabad is India’s preferred host city.
- When
- The announcement was made on Wednesday; the initial presentation is planned for the end of October.
- Why
- India says hosting could encourage participation in sport, support healthier communities and create opportunities for young people.
Key facts
- Proposed Games
- 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- India’s bid vision
- “Rising Together”
- Preferred host city
- Ahmedabad
- Initial presentation
- Planned for the end of October to the IOC’s Future Host Commission
- Countries named among seven interested
- India, Germany, Qatar and Turkiye
- IOC assessment factors
- Venue master plan and athlete experience, funding strategy, political and public support, Games delivery capabilities, and legacy strategy
- Final decision phase
- Targeted Dialogue remains the final phase; it is expected to begin in 2028
Quotes
Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports
“Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games would inspire millions of young Indians to participate in sport, strengthen healthier and more active communities, and create new opportunities for our youth across education, employment and social development.”
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“India’s ambition for 2036 is rooted in a simple idea: that sport can help shape the future of our nation.”
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P. T. Usha
President of the Indian Olympic Association
“For us, 'Rising Together' is not simply a slogan -- it is a powerful commitment to unite India's energy, ambition and diversity behind a shared Olympic dream.”
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