Archive · 7 Oct 2026
India Advances ‘Rising Together’ Bid for 2036 Olympic Games
India wants to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036.
Its plan is called “Rising Together,” and Ahmedabad is its preferred host city.
India expects to explain its idea to an IOC group at the end of October.
The IOC says seven countries have shown interest, including India, Germany, Qatar and Turkiye.
India says the Games could encourage young people to play sports and help communities become healthier.
It also hopes sport can support education and create work opportunities.
India has hosted fewer recent large multi-sport events than some rivals, and its bid faces questions about governance and doping.
Officials say more international events and greater investment are helping build India’s ability to host.
The IOC will assess proposals on factors such as venues, funding, support and plans for lasting benefits.
India is developing a bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games under the vision “Rising Together,” with Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as its proposed host city.
The Indian Olympic Association expects to present India’s ambition to the IOC Future Host Commission at the end of October.
The IOC said seven countries have expressed interest; reported contenders include India, Germany, Qatar, Turkiye, Hungary, South Africa and South Korea.
India says hosting could boost youth participation, healthier communities, education and employment opportunities, and broaden the Games’ reach.
India faces scrutiny over limited recent multi-sport hosting experience, IOA governance, doping and Olympic results; officials cite growing event-hosting experience and investment as strengths.
- Who
- India, represented by the Indian Olympic Association, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and IOA President P. T. Usha.
- What
- India is pursuing a bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games with the vision “Rising Together.”
- When
- India expects to make its first presentation to the IOC Future Host Commission at the end of October; the IOC is expected to elect a host in 2029.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is India’s proposed host city.
- Why
- India says hosting could expand sports participation, promote healthier communities, create educational and employment opportunities, and support wider sporting development.
India’s case for hosting
Challenges and selection criteria
Potential benefits versus bid hurdles
India’s case for hosting
Indian officials say the Games could encourage sports participation, healthier communities and opportunities in education and employment, while advancing the country’s sporting ambitions.
Challenges and selection criteria
The Reuters report cites limited recent multi-sport hosting experience, IOA governance concerns, doping and Olympic results as challenges; the IOC will assess practical factors including venues, funding, support and delivery plans.
Growing capacity versus rivals’ experience
India’s case for hosting
IOA CEO Raghuram Iyer points to increasing investment and international events hosted across India as evidence of growing capacity.
Challenges and selection criteria
India is competing with countries including former Olympic hosts Germany and South Korea, as well as Qatar, which hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Proposed event
- 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Bid vision
- “Rising Together”
- Proposed host city
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Initial presentation
- Expected at the IOC Future Host Commission at the end of October
- Countries reported as interested
- India, Germany, Qatar, Turkiye, Hungary, South Africa and South Korea
- IOC assessment factors
- Venue master plan and athlete experience, funding, political and public support, delivery capabilities, and legacy strategy
- Potential challenges cited
- Limited recent multi-sport Games hosting experience, IOA governance issues, doping record and Olympic medal results
- Expected host election
- 2029
Sources
India's 2036 Games bid fuels sporting superpower dreams but hurdles, heavyweight rivals remain
'Rising Together': India sets out vision for 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games ambition
India, Qatar Among Seven Countries in Race to Host 2036 Olympics
