October 6, 2026 4:17 PM

India among seven countries vying for 2036 Olympics, IOC says

Seven countries, including India, Germany and Qatar, are in the running to stage the 2036 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday. Hungary, Turkey, South Africa and South Korea complete the list of interested parties, who are in preliminary talks with the IOC, with a shortlist to be drawn up in March next year and some countries progressing to a strategic dialogue phase. Preferred hosts will be named in 2028 and a final decision expected in mid-2029, the IOC said i...

April 11, 2025 4:06 PM

PM Modi vows to make Purvanchal a hub of development, eyes 2036 Olympics in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted Varanasi's significant progress in healthcare, infrastructure, and connectivity. He also reiterated India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympics, encouraging the youth of Kashi to start training early to shine on the global stage. "In the coming months, when all the development work is completed and commuting to and from Varanasi becomes easier, there will be greater progress in work and business... CT ropeway trials have also begun in Varanasi...