India Bids to Host 2036 Olympics

• India has officially entered the race to host the 2036 Olympics, submitting an expression of interest to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for hosting the Games has taken a significant step forward with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) sending a Letter of Intent to the IOC's Future Host Commission.
• The bid aims to bring substantial benefits, including economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country.
• The process involves multiple stages of deliberation and competition with other interested countries like Indonesia, Turkey, and Chile.
• Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar are potential host cities, and India is pushing for the inclusion of traditional sports like yoga, kho kho, kabaddi, and T20 cricket.

Source: Hindustan Times, The Times Of India