New Delhi: Just weeks after India nominated Ahmedabad as host city in its bid to host the 2036 Olympics, Qatar has now confirmed this week that it too is entering the race. Doha, which previously hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 World Athletics Championships, will also be the venue for the 2030 Asian Games. The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced on Tuesday that it is part of “ongoing discussions” with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) under its new selection process....Read More

Ahmedabad: In a major step towards hosting a future edition of the Olympic Games, Ahmedabad has been officially designated as the host city in India’s bid for the event. The announcement followed a key meeting on Tuesday between an Indian delegation and officials from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at its headquarters in Lausanne. This announcement comes shortly after newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry declared a pause in the selection process for future Olympic hosts. Wit...Read More

Switzerland: A high-level Indian delegation today concluded a visit to Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, engaging in the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) “Continuous Dialogue” process. This crucial exchange aimed to explore the opportunity and feasibility of India hosting a future edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The India delegation was represented by Minister of Sports of the State of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi and IOA President P.T. Usha. It also included Senior official...Read More

Ahmedabad: In the run-up to securing the spot for hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, the urban development department of the Gujarat government is preparing a large-scale infrastructure revamp for Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. According to a recent high-level coordination committee meeting, a massive financial roadmap for hosting the global sporting event has been revealed. The non-Organising Committee for Olympic Games (OCOG) budget—which excludes direct operational costs—is estimated to range ...Read More