SportsWednesday, 7 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
India among 7 bidders for 2036 Olympics: IOC process and Ahmedabad’s bid
The IOC said India is among seven countries seeking to host the 2036 Olympics, with Ahmedabad as the key Indian city.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026, the International Olympic Committee said India was among seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, with Ahmedabad emerging as India’s key city for the bid.
Key specifics
- The IOC listed 7 interested countries: India, Germany, Hungary, Qatar, South Korea, South Africa and Turkey.
- India has never hosted the Olympic Games so far.
- India submitted its letter of interest to the IOC in 2024.
- The IOC introduced a new host-selection process in June 2026.
- After the November 2026 presentation, the IOC Executive Board will shortlist cities in mid-2029 for a vote.
Exam lens
Question type: Sports governance and international organisations, IOC process, 2036 Olympics, Ahmedabad, 7 bidders. TNPSC may ask which Indian city is the frontrunner and when the IOC changed the selection process.