IOC Confirms India, Qatar Among 7 Bidders Who Want to Host 2036 Olympics
The IOC will assess bids on venue plans, funding and public support as it restores a contested selection process for the 2036 Games.
- The International Olympic Committee published a handbook on Tuesday for potential 2036 Games hosts, identifying Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, South Korea, South Africa, and Turkey as the seven interested National Olympic Committees.
- IOC President Kirsty Coventry paused the fast-track selection process used for Brisbane when she took office in June 2025, returning to a traditional contested vote scheduled for 2029 to select the host.
- India and Qatar are favored candidates in the contest involving 100 IOC Members, with all contenders assessed on technical factors including funding strategy, public support, and athlete experience.
- After the Oct. 31 deadline for new interested parties, the Future Host Commission will evaluate current projects in November, and the Executive Board will approve a shortlist of candidates in March.
- National Olympic Committees are simultaneously in noncommittal talks for hosting the 2040 and 2044 Summer Games, extending the Olympic Movement's strategic planning well beyond the immediate 2036 cycle.
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Today, the International Olympic Committee announced that seven States had offered to host the Olympic Games in 2036, with a short list to be prepared next March for those States wishing to host the tournament before the decision was taken.
The International Olympic Committee has not yet announced the cities on the list for the event.
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India among seven countries vying for 2036 Olympics, IOC says
India among seven countries vying for 2036 Olympics, IOC says
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Independent EspañolIndia and Qatar were among the seven countries that expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, the IOC reported on Tuesday.
Qatar, India, South Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics
India, Qatar, and South Africa are among the seven nations interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, according to an announcement from the International Olympic Committee. Germany, Hungary, Turkey, and South Korea are also on the list.
Seven countries compete to host the 2036 Olympics, including Qatar, which seeks to become the first Arab country to host the Games.
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