The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially submitted its bid to host the 2036 Olympics on Tuesday (Nov 5) as the nation tries to get its name on the global sports map. The bid also includes intent to host the 2036 Paralympics.&nbsp;The IOA submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission on October 1. While the bidding process is yet to start, more than 10 cities have shown interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics.

<h2>India submits bid to host Olympics</h2>

"This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country," a source told India Today.

It has not been a hidden secret that India intends to host the 2036 Olympic Games, as the IOA has been preparing for the bid for some time. In recent years, India’s bid was strengthened having hosted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) general meeting headed by Thomas Bach. India also has a strong representation on the panel, further helping its bid to host the Olympics in 2036.

As things stand, Los Angeles in the United States will host the 2028 Summer Olympics, while Brisbane in Australia will host the 2032 Games. The IOC’s rules state that no continent can host back-to-back summer Olympics, paving the way for an Asian nation to host the Games in 2036.

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Asia has hosted the Summer Games four times, including the 1964 Tokyo, 1988 Seoul, 2008 Beijing, and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. If successful with the bid, India could become the first nation from South Asia to host the Summer Olympics.

"India is preparing to host the 2036 Olympics. In this regard, the input from athletes who have played in previous Olympics is significant. You all must have observed and experienced many things. We want to document this and share it with the government so that we don't miss out on any small details in the preparation for 2036," PM Narendra Modi had earlier stated.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially submitted its bid to host the 2036 Olympics on Tuesday (Nov 5) as the nation tries to get its name on the global sports map.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially submitted its bid to host the 2036 Olympics on Tuesday (Nov 5) as the nation tries to get its name on the global sports map. The bid also includes intent to host the 2036 Paralympics. The IOA submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission on October 1. While the bidding process is yet to start, more than 10 cities have shown interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics. India submits bid to host Olympics "This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country," a source told India Today. It has not been a hidden secret that India intends to host the 2036 Olympic Games, as the IOA has been preparing for the bid for some time. In recent years, India’s bid was strengthened having hosted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) general meeting headed by Thomas Bach. India also has a strong representation on the panel, further helping its bid to host the Olympics in 2036. As things stand, Los Angeles in the United States will host the 2028 Summer Olympics, while Brisbane in Australia will host the 2032 Games. The IOC’s rules state that no continent can host back-to-back summer Olympics, paving the way for an Asian nation to host the Games in 2036. ALSO READ | Gautam Gambhir went against team management, defied Rahul Dravid's 'pitch theory' during NZ Tests: Report Asia has hosted the Summer Games four times, including the 1964 Tokyo, 1988 Seoul, 2008 Beijing, and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. If successful with the bid, India could become the first nation from South Asia to host the Summer Olympics. "India is preparing to host the 2036 Olympics. In this regard, the input from athletes who have played in previous Olympics is significant. You all must have observed and experienced many things. We want to document this and share it with the government so that we don't miss out on any small details in the preparation for 2036," PM Narendra Modi had earlier stated.

Indian Olympic Association officially submits bid for hosting 2036 Olympics

India is all set to bid for the 2036 Olympics as the nation transforms its image on the global stage with another huge landmark. India enjoyed their best return at the Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) when they won seven medals, including a gold. That success was followed by 107 medals in the Asian Games. However, according to India’s Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, the target now is not to just win medals at the Olympics but to host the multinational event and the nation needs to be ready for the big event.

<h2>Anurag Thakur asks India to be ready</h2>

"For 2036 Olympics India needs to be ready. Organising the Olympics will be a huge thing and India is ready for that. Whenever the bidding process begins, India will certainly bid with full power and will organise the Olympics in India," Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday.

India has hosted big events in the past but has never&nbsp;hosted the Olympics. The nation with the biggest democracy in the world hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi while it was also the host of the 1982 Asian Games. However, bringing the Olympics to India will require a lot of effort and a helping hand from stakeholders.

India’s first step to being part of the process has seen them host the annual meet of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also backed the bidding for the 2036 Olympics and the nation is ready to get into the bidding war when the process begins.

India played a crucial role in getting cricket added to the Olympics and has been a member of the IOA committee. Cricket was added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during the IOC’s general meet in 2023 in India.

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As things stand, the host nations for the next three Olympics are already selected with Paris being the hosts for the upcoming Olympics in August. This will be the third time Paris hosts the Olympics, with London being the only other city to record the feat. Paris hosted the Olympics in 1900 and 1924.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Los Angeles will become the third city after Paris and London to host the Olympics for the third time having done so in 1932 and 1984. The United States will host the Olympics for the ninth time and fifth time during the summers.

Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympics and will become the third Australian city to host the Olympics after Melbourne (1956) and Sydney (2000).

India is all set to bid for the 2036 Olympics as the nation transforms its image on the global stage with another huge landmark. India enjoyed their best return at the Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) when they won seven medals, including a gold.

India is all set to bid for the 2036 Olympics as the nation transforms its image on the global stage with another huge landmark. India enjoyed their best return at the Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) when they won seven medals, including a gold. That success was followed by 107 medals in the Asian Games. However, according to India’s Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, the target now is not to just win medals at the Olympics but to host the multinational event and the nation needs to be ready for the big event. Anurag Thakur asks India to be ready "For 2036 Olympics India needs to be ready. Organising the Olympics will be a huge thing and India is ready for that. Whenever the bidding process begins, India will certainly bid with full power and will organise the Olympics in India," Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday. India has hosted big events in the past but has never hosted the Olympics. The nation with the biggest democracy in the world hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi while it was also the host of the 1982 Asian Games. However, bringing the Olympics to India will require a lot of effort and a helping hand from stakeholders. India’s first step to being part of the process has seen them host the annual meet of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also backed the bidding for the 2036 Olympics and the nation is ready to get into the bidding war when the process begins. India played a crucial role in getting cricket added to the Olympics and has been a member of the IOA committee. Cricket was added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during the IOC’s general meet in 2023 in India. ALSO READ | NZ vs AUS: Trent Boult returns to T20I squad; Rachin Ravindra, Josh Clarkson handed maiden call-ups As things stand, the host nations for the next three Olympics are already selected with Paris being the hosts for the upcoming Olympics in August. This will be the third time Paris hosts the Olympics, with London being the only other city to record the feat. Paris hosted the Olympics in 1900 and 1924. On the other hand, Los Angeles will become the third city after Paris and London to host the Olympics for the third time having done so in 1932 and 1984. The United States will host the Olympics for the ninth time and fifth time during the summers. Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympics and will become the third Australian city to host the Olympics after Melbourne (1956) and Sydney (2000).

'India needs to be ready': Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on nation's 2036 Olympic bid

India is famously crazy about cricket, but that sporting fever doesn&rsquo;t carry over to the Olympics. Despite its enormous population, India&rsquo;s TV ratings for the 2008 Beijing Olympics were the world&rsquo;s third lowest. But sometimes it&rsquo;s not about how many fans you make, but who they are. 
 
Ayonika Paul is a 23-year-old shooter from Mumbai. Paul couldn&rsquo;t wait for Rio 2016 to start, where she&rsquo;s competing in her first ever Olympics. But the Games didn&rsquo;t always get her excited. 
 
&ldquo;Truly speaking, I never watched Olympic Games on television except in 2012,&rdquo; she admits. &nbsp;Here in India she was hardly alone, and who could blame her? India had only won 13 medals in the ten Olympics before Beijing 2012. 
 
So how did Paul and the Olympics come together? &ldquo;At the beginning it was completely on my parents, right from equipment, ammunition, travel, coaching, accommodation, et cetera. Coming from a sports background my parents totally accepted my love and craze for this sport.&rdquo; Support and passion: the two ingredients all future Olympians have before they make it. 
 
In her youth, Paul showed obvious promise competing against seniors in World Cups while still a junior. That&rsquo;s how she got discovered.&nbsp; 
 
&ldquo;After four years, Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ, an Indian talent scout) took me under their wing, and since then OGQ has funded my training.&rdquo; But this is where Paul experienced a setback. She had been fortunate, but agonizingly, not quite enough. 
 
&ldquo;Of course had it been a bit earlier, I would have made it in the 2012 Olympics, too. I missed the quota by only 0.1.&rdquo;&nbsp; 
 
Watching the Olympics on TV instead of competing in them couldn&lsquo;t have been easy, but rather than feel sorry for herself she got to work. 
 
&ldquo;In 2012, I realised I needed a foreign trainer with advanced know-how...now I am seeing the results.&rdquo; 
 
Her story is rare. Most Indians don&rsquo;t go from being oblivious about the Olympics Games to competing in them. Many Olympians enjoy knowing their whole country is watching them. Indian Olympians can&rsquo;t expect this attention, but Paul would appreciate more government backing. 
 
&ldquo;It would not only support me in small expenses, but also show me that India has hopes on me, and hence boost me to be better and better. It would show support from the nation.&rdquo;&nbsp; 
 
What athlete wouldn&rsquo;t be grateful for the support of the country? She would love to know India has her back, but one way or the other, &nbsp;Ayonika Paul just wants to win. 
 
&ldquo;Anyway,&rdquo; she says, &ldquo;I will continue practicing to march toward the podium.&rdquo;&nbsp; 
 
The podium is, after all, a much better vantage point to watch the Olympics from than the couch. 
&nbsp; 
Paul deserves to have India watch her accomplish this rare leap. And who knows: one Indian out there watching the 2016 Olympics on TV might just one day become India&rsquo;s next Ayonika Paul. 
 
(WION) 
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Paul admits she didn't watch the Olympics growing up, but things are different now that she's competing in them

India is famously crazy about cricket, but that sporting fever doesn’t carry over to the Olympics. Despite its enormous population, India’s TV ratings for the 2008 Beijing Olympics were the world’s third lowest. But sometimes it’s not about how many fans you make, but who they are. Ayonika Paul is a 23-year-old shooter from Mumbai. Paul couldn’t wait for Rio 2016 to start, where she’s competing in her first ever Olympics. But the Games didn’t always get her excited. “Truly speaking, I never watched Olympic Games on television except in 2012,” she admits. Here in India she was hardly alone, and who could blame her? India had only won 13 medals in the ten Olympics before Beijing 2012. So how did Paul and the Olympics come together? “At the beginning it was completely on my parents, right from equipment, ammunition, travel, coaching, accommodation, et cetera. Coming from a sports background my parents totally accepted my love and craze for this sport.” Support and passion: the two ingredients all future Olympians have before they make it. In her youth, Paul showed obvious promise competing against seniors in World Cups while still a junior. That’s how she got discovered. “After four years, Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ, an Indian talent scout) took me under their wing, and since then OGQ has funded my training.” But this is where Paul experienced a setback. She had been fortunate, but agonizingly, not quite enough. “Of course had it been a bit earlier, I would have made it in the 2012 Olympics, too. I missed the quota by only 0.1.” Watching the Olympics on TV instead of competing in them couldn‘t have been easy, but rather than feel sorry for herself she got to work. “In 2012, I realised I needed a foreign trainer with advanced know-how...now I am seeing the results.” Her story is rare. Most Indians don’t go from being oblivious about the Olympics Games to competing in them. Many Olympians enjoy knowing their whole country is watching them. Indian Olympians can’t expect this attention, but Paul would appreciate more government backing. “It would not only support me in small expenses, but also show me that India has hopes on me, and hence boost me to be better and better. It would show support from the nation.” What athlete wouldn’t be grateful for the support of the country? She would love to know India has her back, but one way or the other, Ayonika Paul just wants to win. “Anyway,” she says, “I will continue practicing to march toward the podium.” The podium is, after all, a much better vantage point to watch the Olympics from than the couch. Paul deserves to have India watch her accomplish this rare leap. And who knows: one Indian out there watching the 2016 Olympics on TV might just one day become India’s next Ayonika Paul. (WION)

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