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India are planning to bid for the 2036 Summer Games with Gujarat the likely hosts. read more
Ambassador of France to India Dr Thierry Mathou held a meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel where both sides discussed ways to utilise the European country’s expertise in organising the Olympic Games in the state in the future.
India are planning to bid for the 2036 Summer Games with Gujarat the likely host city.
The 2024 Olympic Games will take place in Paris from 26 July to 11 August.
In the meeting with ambassador Mathou, discussions focused on utilising France’s expertise in organising the Olympic Games in Gujarat in 2036 if India wins the bid, the statement said.
Patel conveyed Gujarat’s keen interest in utilising France’s knowledge and skills in infrastructure and other facilities essential for hosting the international multi-sport event.
He also wished to explore how this infrastructure could serve long-term purposes beyond the event, the release said.
The French envoy expressed keen interest in strengthening collaboration with Gujarat, specifically in renewable energy, ports and sports sectors, it said.
Mathou also visited prestigious educational institutes IIM and NID in Ahmedabad and expressed interest in establishing an educational complex in GIFT City along with the Mahatma Gandhi International School.
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