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India have repeatedly asserted their desire to host the Games and found support from International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach. read more
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Paris Olympics-bound athletes in New Delhi on Thursday (4 July). Image: X/Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Paris Olympics-bound athletes to share their views and learnings from the Summer Games as India braces to bid, and potentially host, the 2036 edition. The Prime Minister asked the athletes to help his government’s ambitious plan to bring the quadrennial showpiece to the country.
In an interaction with the athletes on Thursday, conducted both in person and virtually, Modi said those travelling to the French capital would do the country a huge service by providing inputs from their experience.
Interacted with our contingent heading to Paris for the @Olympics. I am confident our athletes will give their best and make India proud. Their life journeys and success give hope to 140 crore Indians. pic.twitter.com/OOoipJpfUb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2024”We are hoping to host the Olympics in 2036, it will help in creating a sporting atmosphere (in the country). Work is in progress to prepare infrastructure for it,” he said in the interaction, which was attended by the national men’s hockey team, the shooting contingent, boxers and track-and-field stars such as Neeraj Chopra among others.
The complete video of the PM’s conversation with the athletes was shared on Friday. The meeting with the contingent was also attended by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association (IAO) President PT Usha.
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) July 5, 2024”I won’t ask you to do anything in the middle of your events but when you are free, I would urge you to observe the arrangements. Your inputs will help our bid for 2036. We will have an understanding on how to make sure that we are better-prepared,” he added in his closing remarks to the athletes.
The upcoming Paris Olympics will be held from 26 July to 11 August and India would be hoping to better their tally of seven medals, including Neeraj Chopra’s historic javelin throw gold, achieved in the Tokyo Games.
Honoured to meet our Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji.
Truly inspired by his energy, commitment and vision for youth. #Cheer4India #RoadtoParis #TeamIndia#PMO #PMOIndia #RoadtoParis2024 pic.twitter.com/Emi0RWM1UV
Over 100 Indian sportspersons have qualified for the Paris Olympics , including an unprecedented 21 shooters, who would be aiming to end the medal drought of last two editions. Led by Chopra, there are also 28 track-and-field athletes in the contingent .
India have repeatedly asserted their desire to host the Games and found support from International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach.
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) July 4, 2024However, it would not be an easy task to secure the rights as several other strong contenders such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia are also expected to be in the mix. Qatar had reportedly been in the lead over the others.
A decision on the 2036 Games host is not expected before next year’s IOC elections where a new President is expected to take charge.
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