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‘India making strong efforts for ’36 Olympics’
Hindustan Times Delhi
|January 05, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is making strong efforts to host the 2036 Olympics, leveraging its experience in hosting major international events like the FIFA Under-17 World Cup and the hockey World Cup.
PM Narendra Modi during the inauguration of 72nd National Volleyball tournament in Varanasi via video conferencing.
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The country has been awarded the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which will help develop sports infrastructure and showcase India’s capabilities in organising mega sports events.
Virtually addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi, Modi said, “You may have noticed that over the past decade, several cities have hosted more than 20 international events, including the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, the Hockey World Cup, and various chess tournaments. The 2030 Commonwealth Games are also scheduled to be held in India. India is now making strong efforts to host the 2036 Olympics, with the aim of giving more and more players greater opportunities to compete.”
Ahmedabad is reportedly bidding to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. The plan involves twin-city development with Gandhinagar and aims to create world-class facilities with officials actively engaging with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
This story is from the January 05, 2026 edition of Hindustan Times Delhi.
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