PM Modi Champions India's 2036 Olympic Dreams: Athletes to Provide Paris Insights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is confident about India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics. He has urged athletes heading to the Paris Games to share their insights on the arrangements, aiding India's preparation. Modi interacted with the athletes, emphasizing the importance of their experiences to enhance the bid.


PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 05-07-2024 11:58 IST | Created: 05-07-2024 11:58 IST
PM Modi Champions India's 2036 Olympic Dreams: Athletes to Provide Paris Insights
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed strong confidence in India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics, urging athletes bound for the upcoming Paris Games to share their observations on organizing the grand event. The insights are expected to significantly bolster the country's ambitious plans.

In an interaction held both in person and online, Modi emphasized that athletes' feedback on Paris' arrangements would provide valuable input, aiding preparations for India's hosting ambitions. The session involved notable athletes including the national men's hockey team, the shooting contingent, boxers, and track-and-field stars.

'We aspire to host the Olympics in 2036, creating a thriving sporting atmosphere in India,' Modi stated. He further shared the interaction details in a video released by his office, additionally attended by sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association President P T Usha. A decision on the 2036 host is expected after next year's IOC elections, with India facing competition from Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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