India’s “strategic position along the ancient silk and spice routes” to its “continued rise on the global stage” — all these form part of the Indian Olympic Association’s pitch for the 2036 Olympics,
The Indian Express has learnt.
The letter from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which was dispatched a month ago,
Expressed the organization’s intention to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Bharat (India) and was prepared in collaboration with governmental officials.
It marks an important step in India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics. Other countries in the race include Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Confirming the contents of the letter, two officials involved in India’s 2036 bid said it has dipped into the country’s “vast cultural diversity, shaped by thousands of years of history”.
India’s Olympic bid emphasizes unity, peace, and progress, highlighting its diverse religious heritage and the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
The “desire to host the Olympics is a national priority” and “enjoys incredible support at all levels of government, our population, and our commercial sector…
Our strategic position along the ancient Silk and Spice Routes made India an intersection for travellers from regions as varied as Persia, China, Central Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
The 2036 Olympics bid highlights the lasting impact of cultural interaction, similar to the influence of the Olympic Movement.
India Seeks 2036 Olympics Bid, Emphasizing Economic Growth, Job Creation, and Regional Benefits for South Asia
While stating that India is the “only major economy yet to host the Games”, it adds:
“And while we recognise that is not the sole reason to award a Games, it is a stark reflection of our region’s need
The types of sport and social benefits that only the Olympic Games can provide.”
The letter highlights the 2036 Olympics as a catalyst for India’s global rise and transformative impact on South Asia.
India told the IOC that hosting the 2036 Olympics would drive job creation and business growth, especially in sports infrastructure.
The Gujarat government formed GOLYMPIC to plan the 2036 Olympics, with Home Minister Amit Shah closely monitoring progress.
