India Aims to Host 2036 Olympics and Paralympics
India has officially expressed its interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) sent a ‘Letter of Intent’ to the International Olympic Committee’s Future Host Commission on October 1. This move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of India’s efforts to host the games. PM Modi, speaking in New York, emphasized India’s commitment to bringing the Olympics to the nation. India has been making significant strides in sports, achieving over 100 medals in recent Asian and Para Asian Games. The country also secured 61 medals in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In the recent Paris Olympics, India won six medals, finishing 71st, while the USA topped the tally with 126 medals.
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2036 Olympics and Paralympics -: The Olympics and Paralympics are big sports events where athletes from all over the world compete in various sports. The 2036 Olympics and Paralympics are planned to happen in the year 2036.
Indian Olympic Association -: The Indian Olympic Association is a group that helps organize India’s participation in the Olympics and other international sports events. They work to promote sports in India.
Letter of Intent -: A ‘Letter of Intent’ is a document that shows India’s interest in hosting the Olympics and Paralympics. It’s like saying, ‘We want to host the games, and we are serious about it.’
International Olympic Committee -: The International Olympic Committee is a group that organizes the Olympic Games. They decide which country will host the Olympics.
Asian and Para Asian Games -: These are sports events where athletes from Asian countries compete. The Para Asian Games are for athletes with disabilities.
Commonwealth Games -: The Commonwealth Games are a sports event where athletes from countries that were once part of the British Empire compete. India is one of these countries.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics refers to the Olympic Games that were held in Paris, France. In this context, it refers to the 2024 Olympics where India won six medals.
