New Delhi: In reply to questions regarding whether Government has formulated plans to bid for hosting the 2036 Olympics in India, union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya replied in Rajya Sabha: The allotment of hosting rights for the Olympics is done by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through a detailed host selection process spelt out in the public domain. The IOC has a dedicated body, the Future Host Commission (FHC), which deals with this subject. The interested National Olympics Co...Read More

ફ્રાન્સ: ફ્રાન્સના અગ્રણી અખબારોએ શ્રીમતી નીતા અંબાણીનો 2036 ઓલિમ્પિકની યજમાની માટે ભારતની દાવેદારીના મહત્વના એમ્બેસેડર તરીકેનો ઉલ્લેખ કર્યો છે. અગ્રણી ફ્રેન્ચ અખબાર લે ફિગારોના અહેવાલ મુ�...Read More

Paris: Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this weekend, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today announced that Nita M. Ambani, leading Indian philanthropist and Founder of the Reliance Foundation has been re-elected unanimously as IOC member from India at the 142nd IOC session in Paris that is currently underway, winning unanimously with 100% of the vote. Speaking after her re-election, Mrs Nita. M. Ambani said “I am deeply honored to be re-elected as ...Read More

Mumbai: Viacom18, the official broadcast and digital partner for Paris 2024, announced that it will broadcast the Olympics presentation in India with 20 concurrent feeds and a roster of Olympians, starting July 26, 2024, across the Sports18 Network and for free on JioCinema. The network has lined up many former champions across multiple sporting disciplines for the Olympics presentation. For the first time, Olympics coverage in India will be presented across 20 concurrent feeds on JioCinema fo...Read More

Gandhinagar: Ambassador of France,  Thierry Mathou, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar today. The meeting, aimed at enhancing bilateral ties, focused on leveraging France's expertise in organizing international events like the Olympics. The Chief Minister held extensive consultations in this meeting so that the benefit of France's expertise in organizing the Olympics Games can also be availed in the organization of the Olympics in Gujarat in 2036. The Chi...Read More

Mumbai: The Paris 2024 Olympics, which is exactly a month away, will see plenty of historic firsts but the one that holds immense significance for India will be the first-ever country House at the Olympic Games – the India House. Conceptualized by Reliance Foundation as part of their partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the India House will be a celebration of the nation’s rich cultural and sporting heritage, showcasing India’s storied past, vibrant present, and exc...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Bharat Centre for Olympic Research & Education (BCORE) will be inaugurated at Rashtriya Raksha University in the state capital this Sunday, June 23. This marks India's first Olympic research center and the 71st such center globally, officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The inauguration program will commence at 10 AM and will be attended by accomplished athlete and President of the Indian Olympic Association, Ms. P.T. Usha, as the chief guest...Read More

Gandhinagar: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) on Tuesday, announced that the Bharat Centre for Olympic Research and Education (B-CORE), is slated to open tentatively in June 2024. This Centre, which is set to be the world’s 71st and India’s & South Asia’s inaugural facility, has received official recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) with the official endorsement of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The Bharat Centre for Olympic Research and Education (B-CO...Read More

Ahmedabad: The city, which houses the world's largest cricket ground, Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, is now poised to have more international-standard stadiums with the construction of an Olympic-standard football stadium and four other stadiums of international caliber in Ahmedabad. According to sources, both the Central and state governments have already sanctioned the basic plan, and the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has commenced the tendering process for these five stadi...Read More

Godhavi: In the run-up to bidding for hosting the 2036 Olympics here in Gujarat, the state government is considering the acquisition of 500 acres of land in Godhavi to establish a sports city. Reports indicate that the land sought is positioned along the proposed 90-metre Ring Road. A senior government official mentioned, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will bid for the 2029 Youth Olympics and the 2036 Olympics. There is growing optimism about India potentially hosting both of...Read More