India to bid host for 2036 Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and addressed the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, on October 14. This was a second time India inaugurated IOC session, first time it was in New Delhi in 1983.

The president of International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach was present there with some other delegates from IOC.

Thomas Bach said, “India is an inspiring place. The entire Olympic community in India can be proud of the Asian Games performance.” The IOC president, in his address, highlighted the importance of inclusion of e-sports in the Olympics program, emphasising on the need to trust the mindset of the young people and empower them.

Notably during a press conference on 14th October Bach had said that cricket will be added to the 2028 Olympics since it is getting more popular all over the world. Bach also added that the current Cricket World Cup is being held in India has been very successfully.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister shed light on the significance of the session taking place in India after 40 years. He stressed how important sports have been to Indian culture and way of life.

PM Modi said that India would bid to host 2036 Olympics and he further said:

"India is very excited to organise an Olympics. India will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organise the 2036 Olympics. It's a dream of 140 crore Indians. With the support of IOC, we would want to fulfill this dream. Sports is not just winning medals but it is also the best way to win hearts. It not only given rise to champions but also promote peace, he said.

PM Modi lauded the IOC's decision and thanked them for including cricket, one of India's most popular sports, in the Olympics.
“India is capable of hosting big global events. We have the capacity, the logistics and the infrastructure to host the Olympics,” he said.

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