India and the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
India has formally expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This is an early step in the IOC process, not a decision.
Key facts, each with its source.
In late 2024 the Indian Olympic Association sent a letter of intent to the IOC’s Future Host Commission, expressing interest in hosting the 2036 Games.
Olympic Council of AsiaThe IOC’s process moves from informal exchange to continuous dialogue, then targeted dialogue, before any host election.
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India (via the Indian Olympic Association) has expressed interest / sent a letter of intent for 2036. This is an early IOC Future Host step, not a host election or appointment. Check IOC for the current stage.
India–Australia links.
- India’s ambition to host major events is part of the context the Roadmap describes for its major-events area.
- Lessons from Ahmedabad 2030 and Brisbane 2032 — venues, volunteers, Para sport, legacy — are relevant to any future bid.
- CEvent-hosting best practiceNot started
- CReciprocal arrangements for shared facilities during the build-up to major GamesNot started
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