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‘We are pushing for hosting rights of 2036 Olympics, it will take Indian sports to new heights: PM Modi

‘We are pushing for hosting rights of 2036 Olympics, it will take Indian sports to new heights: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the Indian government’s determination to secure the right to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, emphasizing that it would mark a transformative moment for Indian sports and spur growth across various sectors of the economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games, held in Goa, PM Modi described the bid as a game-changer for the country’s infrastructure and global standing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during the opening ceremony of 38th National Games in Dehradun(@NarendraModi on Youtube via PTI Photo) “We are pushing for hosting rights of 2036 Olympics, it will take Indian sports to new heights,” the Prime Minister declared, underscoring that the event would be about more than just sports. “Olympics is not just a sporting event. Wherever Olympics happen, all sectors gain. It creates better facilities for athletes. It spurs construction, creates new connectivity, transport facilities and, most important of all, boosts tourism,” PM Modi added. Highlighting the far-reaching impact of hosting the Games, PM Modi noted that the event would draw people …

India’s road to the men’s and women’s title wins

India’s road to the men’s and women’s title wins

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The Indian men’s and women’s teams etched their names in history as they clinched the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup titles in front of their home crowd in Delhi on Sunday. Both the Indian teams beat neighbours Nepal in the final and had gotten the better of South Africa in the semi-finals en route to the title. The Bridge takes a look at the Indian teams’ unbeaten run to win the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup: India Women in 2025 Kho Kho World Cup Beat South Korea The Indian women’s team started their inaugural Kho Kho World Cup campaign with a massive 175-18 win over South Korea. The experienced Nasreen Shaikh, who would go on to announce her retirement at the end of the World Cup, and veteran Nirmala Bhati stood out for the hosts, winning the Best Player of the Match and Best Attacker of the Match award respectively. The thumping win announced the hosts’ arrival at the World Cup as the overwhelming favourites. The 175 points scored in the match also stood as …

Sebastian Coe lauds India’s bid to host 2036 Olympics

Sebastian Coe lauds India’s bid to host 2036 Olympics

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Sebastian Coe, the president of the World Athletics, is happy with India’s bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. “I was very pleased that India is obviously keen to one day stage an Olympic Games,” Coe, who headed the bidding and organising committee for the 2012 London Olympics, told Reuters on Tuesday. India never hosted the Olympics, the only multi-sport events the country hosted were the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games. Sebastian is among the candidates who are in contention to replace the incumbent Thomas Bach as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president. Bach’s term ends in 2025. The two-time Olympic gold medal-winning runner met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sports minister Masukh Mandaviya on Monday when they discussed India’s bid for the 2036 Games. ‘Not surprised with India’s ambitions’ “We know that the Olympic Games is a unique sporting event and it doesn’t surprise me that a country with the type of ambitions that India has and the vision for sports beyond the field of play and into the delivery of social and …

South Africa joins race to host 2036 Olympics; India among strong contenders

South Africa joins race to host 2036 Olympics; India among strong contenders

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South Africa has officially joined the race to host the 2036 Olympic Games, as confirmed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). A delegation led by Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie and South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) President Barry Hendricks recently visited the IOC headquarters in Lausanne to begin preliminary discussions. The proposal, supported by IOC Member Anant Singh and Honorary Member Sam Ramsamy, aims to bring the first-ever Olympic Games to the African continent. IOC President Thomas Bach welcomed South Africa’s initiative, calling it an opportunity to unite the continent through sports and inspire future generations of African athletes. South Africa’s entry adds to a growing list of nations vying for the Games, with India, another prominent contender, already having expressed its interest. India’s bid focuses on hosting the event in Ahmedabad, leveraging its robust sports infrastructure and global ambitions to boost its position as a leading sporting nation. With interest from nations across four continents, the competition for the 2036 Olympics is intensifying. South Africa’s vision to showcase Africa and India’s push …

Chhattisgarh to get a state-of-the-art sports stadium

Chhattisgarh to get a state-of-the-art sports stadium

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A state-of-the-art sports stadium will be built in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Wednesday. With India officially expressing its interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics by submitting a ‘Letter of Intent’, Mandaviya said the stadium will be “designed to empower local youth”. “In a significant announcement, Union Minister announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art sports stadium in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh designed to empower local youth and provide them with essential training opportunities that will position India to secure medals at the 2036 Olympics,” the sports ministry said in a release. Mandaviya made the announcement during the inauguration of ‘Bhagwan Birsa Munda Mati Ke Veer’ padyatra, which was held on Wednesday in the presence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The minister also honoured several athletes from tribal communities, including cricketer Akanksha Rani, taekwondo athlete Prateek Bada and mountaineer Naina Dhakkad, among others. Drawing inspiration from Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Mandaviya emphasized the importance of selfless service, stating that the youth are vital in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. …

India makes official move to host 2036 Olympics; PT Usha-led IOA submits letter of intent | Sport-others News

India makes official move to host 2036 Olympics; PT Usha-led IOA submits letter of intent | Sport-others News

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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha says India’s commitment to hosting the 2036 Olympics “remains steadfast” after a letter of intent expressing the country’s desire to host the 2036 Summer Olympics and Paralympics has been submitted by the IOA to the International Olympic Committee’s Future Host Commission. This signifies the first major official step in implementing India’s long-standing ambition to stage the marquee quadrennial showpiece. “Since last year, we have maintained regular communication with IOC president Thomas Bach and with the officials of the future host commission. We also remained in touch with the officials at the Paris Olympics, during which our officers attended the executive program and observer program organised by the IOC. These interactions and learning led to the submission of the letter of intent in early October,” Usha said in a statement. “Despite some internal challenges within the IOA, our commitment remains steadfast. I am optimistic that India will be viewed by the IOC as a gracious host,” the IOA president added. With the Summer Games set to take place in …

2036 Olympics: India makes hosting bid with ‘Letter of Intent’ to International Olympic Committee | Sport-others News

2036 Olympics: India makes hosting bid with ‘Letter of Intent’ to International Olympic Committee | Sport-others News

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’, expressing the country’s desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Future Host Commission. A decision on the host will not be taken before the IOC elections next year and India will also have to face competition from several other nations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, who are positioning themselves as strong contenders to host the sporting spectacle. According to the IOC, countries in “double digits” have expressed interest in hosting the Games in 2036, which is the earliest available vacant slot. India’s plan has been backed by current IOC head Thomas Bach. The last time India hosted an international multi-sport extravaganza was the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. But for the 2036 Olympics, Ahmedabad is being seen as a front-runner to be the host city. India’s top sports administrators, including IOA President PT Usha, were at the Paris Olympics earlier this year to lobby for the country. “Despite some internal challenges within the IOA, …

IOA submits ‘Letter of Intent’ to IOC to host 2036 Olympics

IOA submits ‘Letter of Intent’ to IOC to host 2036 Olympics

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’ to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), officially expressing India’s desire to host the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics. This was the first step in India’s ambitious plan to host the multilateral Games. The letter was submitted to the IOC’s Future Host Commission on October 1, reported PTI. Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, expressed India’s willingness to host the 2036 Olympics. The IOC is likely to decide the host for the 2036 Games after the 2025 elections. India, however, will face stiff competition from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and South Korea, the host of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. These countries are among the strong contenders for hosting the grand sporting spectacle along with Mexico, Indonesia, Poland and Egypt. At the IOC Session in Mumbai, India’s bid for hosting the Olympic Games was supported by the incumbent IOC president Thomas Bach. India last hosted an international multi-sport extravaganza in 2010 when the Commonwealth Games took place in New Delhi. …

‘India Targets Top-5 Olympic Medal Ranking by 2047’: Mandaviya

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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Friday that India has set an ambitious goal to be among the top five Olympic medal-winning nations by 2047, marking 100 years of its independence. This target aligns with the country’s broader vision to enhance its global sporting presence. Addressing the media after participating in the 10th Convocation of the Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Gwalior, the Youth Affairs and Sports Minister emphasized the crucial role of world-class coaches and training facilities in achieving this milestone. “The country needs a talent pool of world-level coaches and training, and LNIPE in Gwalior is playing a major role in it,” Mandaviya said. He also highlighted India’s aspirations for the 2036 Olympics, which the country aims to host. “When India hosts the Olympics in 2036, it should rank among the top 10 nations in sports,” he said. “And by 2047, when we celebrate 100 years of independence, the country should be among the top five.” Mandaviya stressed the importance of identifying and nurturing sporting talent across the nation, ensuring …

Sports minister Anurag Thakur on India’s bid for 2036 Olympics

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Sports minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday said they are fully prepared to join the aggressive bidding war for the hosting right for the 2036 Olympics. India will face tough competition from Poland, Indonesia, Mexico, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, but Thakur said, “We are fully prepared, very easily we can.” The host for the 2036 Olympics will not be declared before 2026 or 2027 as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will go to a poll next year to elect a new president. Thakur also explained the monetary part of hosting the Games, the grandest spectacle on earth, emphasising India’s ability to host the event. “Last year our capital expenditure was Rs 10 lakh crore, and a year before, it was Rs 7.5 lakh crore. This year it is Rs 11,11,111 crore. Sports infrastructure is hardly Rs 5,000 crore. Even if it goes up to Rs 20,000 crore, it can done,” he said, rubbishing the criticism around the cost factor. India are also in contention to win the hosting rights for the 2030 Youth Olympics. Thakur is …