Archive · 18 Sep 2026
India’s 2038 Asian Games Bid Decision Expected By 2028
India wants to host the Asian Games in 2038.
It officially showed its interest by submitting an application in April.
Five other countries are also interested.
The Olympic Council of Asia will study all the bids carefully.
A committee will visit the countries that want to host the event.
The committee will then make a shortlist and recommend a host.
The final decision is expected by 2028.
India has hosted the Asian Games twice before, in 1951 and 1982.
India submitted an Expression of Interest in April to host the 2038 Asian Games.
The Olympic Council of Asia says the hosting decision will not be known before 2028.
Five other countries, including the Philippines, are also reportedly interested in hosting the event.
An OCA evaluation committee will visit bidding countries, create a shortlist and recommend a host.
India last hosted the Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951 and 1982.
- Who
- India and five other interested countries are seeking to host the 2038 Asian Games; the Olympic Council of Asia will assess the bids.
- What
- The OCA will evaluate bids and decide which country hosts the 2038 Asian Games.
- When
- The decision is expected by 2028; India submitted its Expression of Interest in April.
- Where
- The bidding countries will be visited by an OCA evaluation committee; India previously hosted the Games in New Delhi.
- Why
- India is pursuing a broader strategy to host major international sporting events.
- Event
- 2038 Asian Games
- India’s application
- Expression of Interest submitted in April
- Decision timeline
- Expected by 2028
- Other interest
- Five other countries are also in the running, including the Philippines
- Evaluation process
- The OCA plans country visits, an initial report, a shortlist and a final recommendation
- Previous Indian hosts
- New Delhi hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982
- Upcoming editions
- Doha will host in 2030 and Riyadh in 2034
