India Submits Letter Of Intent To Host The Olympics

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on October 1, 2024 formally sent a 'Letter of Intent' to International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission expressing India's interest in hosting Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi h expressed intent to host 2036 Olympic Games last year in a public dress at Nassau Coliseum in New York. With six medals in its tally at recently concluded Paris Olympics, India is willing to make efforts in order to host se large sporting events.

re are or contenders for hosting prestigious games, with confirmed bids coming from Nusantara in Indonesia, who filed for 2036 bid immediately after losing out on 2032 bid; Istanbul, Turkey, who started ir bid to host in 2021; and Santiago, Chile who confirmed ir bid soon after 2023 Pan American Games. 

In order to host games, India will have to secure a majority vote of members of IOC. All active member countries are allotted one vote each. member has to refrain from voting if election concerns a country of which y are a citizen. entire process is organised by Future Host Commission. India is yet to host Olympic games.