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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday confirmed India’s bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics, saying the nation would “leave no stone unturned” in bringing the world’s biggest sporting event to its backyard.
PM Modi made the remarks during his speech on the eve of the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Annual Session in Mumbai’s Jio World Centre.
“India is very excited to organise an Olympics. India will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organise the 2036 Olympics. It’s a dream of 140 crore Indians. With the support of IOC, we would want to fulfil this dream.
“Sports is not just for winning medals but it is also the best way to win hearts. It not only gives rise to champions but also promotes peace,” Modi said during the event, in which he declared the IOC Session open.
Addressing the 141st International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai. https://t.co/qmO6WLh10a
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 14, 2023
It’s not just the 36th Summer Olympics that India is interested in hosting; Modi also confirmed the nation’s interest in hosting the Youth Olympics later this decade.
“We are willing to host the 2029 Youth Olympics, I am sure India will get constant support from IOC,” added Modi, who was present at the venue along with IOC president Thomas Bach as well as Reliance Foundation founder chairperson Nita Ambani.
The IOC Session takes place in India for the first time in four decades, with New Delhi having last hosted the high-profile meeting in 1983.
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