Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says
Summary
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that Qatar, India, South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Türkiye, and South Korea are bidding to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. The IOC will create a shortlist in March 2027 and decide the final host city by mid-2029.Key Facts
- Seven countries have officially expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics: Qatar, India, South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Türkiye, and South Korea.
- Other countries can declare interest until October 31.
- The IOC will make a shortlist of candidates in March 2027, who will then start formal talks.
- The host city will be chosen based on funding, political support, and public approval.
- Qatar hosted the 2022 football World Cup and will host the Asian Games in 2030.
- India plans to host the Olympics for the first time, focusing on Ahmedabad, which will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
- Germany chose Munich as its candidate city, marking 100 years since the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
- The 2028 Olympics will be in Los Angeles, and the 2032 Games will be in Brisbane.
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