Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
INDIA’S BID TO HOST 2036 OLYMPIC GAMES
Posted On: 24 JUL 2025 5:14PM by PIB Delhi
Bidding to host the Olympic Games in India is the responsibility of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
and allotment of hosting rights for the Olympics is done by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
through a detailed host selection process. The host selection process is...
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports INDIA’S BID TO HOST 2036 OLYMPIC GAMES
Posted On: 24 JUL 2025 5:14PM by PIB Delhi Bidding to host the Olympic Games in India is the responsibility of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and allotment of hosting rights for the Olympics is done by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through a detailed host selection process. The host selection process is available in public domain on IOC
website at https://www.olympics.com/ioc/becoming-an-olympic-games-host/the-process-to-elect olympic- hosts. IOA has submitted a letter of intent to IOC. The bid is now in the “Continuous Dialogue” phase with the Future Host Commission of IOC.
During recent engagements, as part of the continuous dialogue process concerning India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, the three issues concerning governance, anti-doping measures, and India’s performance in previous Olympic Games were mentioned.
The Government address such issues by taking adequate steps to bring reforms in governance of sports bodies, fair play environment and supporting the athletes in order to excel their performances in the international sporting events.
This information was given by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today. ***** MG/DK (Release ID: 2147807)