India Sets Sights on Hosting 2036 Olympics, Unveils Roadmap at IOC Session
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed a firm commitment to organizing the 2036 Olympic Games and unveiled a roadmap for India’s bid during the 141st Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). With an aim to host the biggest sporting event in the world, PM Modi declared that India will spare no effort in making this dream a reality.
The IOC session, being held in India after a 40-year hiatus, marks a significant moment for the country. The last Olympic Session on Indian soil took place in New Delhi back in 1983. Now, India sees an opportunity to showcase its capabilities and passion for sports to the world.
During his address to the IOC Session delegation and other esteemed guests at the Jio World Convention Centre, PM Modi also expressed India’s interest in hosting the 2029 Youth Olympics. He stated that hosting the Olympics Games is a dream of the 1.4 billion Indians, and with the support of the IOC, India believes it can fulfill this dream. PM Modi emphasized India’s willingness to work closely with the IOC to ensure the success of these endeavors.
Sports hold immense significance in India’s illustrious history, and PM Modi acknowledged this in his speech. He highlighted the fact that sports are intertwined with various festivals in the country and spoke about the universal spirit of sports. PM Modi also stressed that in sports, there are no losers—only winners and learners. He emphasized that sports empower humanity and spoke of the collective joy and celebration that accompanies record-breaking achievements.
Addressing the gathering, IOC president Thomas Bach greeted PM Modi with a ‘namaste’ and praised India for its recent rise in both the economic and sporting spheres. Bach commended India’s impressive performance in the Asian Games and acknowledged the country’s inspiring potential.
Furthermore, Bach discussed the importance of incorporating e-sports into the Olympic program, recognizing the need to embrace the mindset of young people and empower them through sports. He highlighted the significant role that artificial intelligence (AI) and e-sports will play in the future of the Olympic movement. Bach disclosed that an AI working group has been formed, and further details regarding this initiative will be revealed during the 141st IOC Session over the next two days. He stated that the Paris Olympics in 2024 will be the last Games of the pre-artificial intelligence era.
As India presents its roadmap for the 2036 Olympics, it demonstrates the country’s ambition and determination to make its mark on the global sporting stage. With the support of the IOC, India’s dream of hosting the Olympics Games could become a reality, bringing the world’s attention to its rich sports culture and providing an opportunity to showcase its organizational prowess.
The next two days of the IOC Session will shed more light on the future of AI in the Olympic Games and the potential inclusion of e-sports, highlighting the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the Olympic movement.
With India’s unwavering commitment and enthusiasm for hosting the Olympic Games, the country is poised to take this monumental step forward in its sporting journey. As India presents its roadmap, the world waits in anticipation to see if this dream will become a reality in 2036.
