NEW DELHI: India has taken the first decisive step towards hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’ on Oct 1, 2024, to IOC’s Future Host Commission, expressing its desire to bring the Games to the country.
According to sources, IOA has pitched the Olympics as a “monumental opportunity which could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress and youth empowerment across the country”.