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IOC Confirms India, Qatar Among 7 Bidders Who Want to Host 2036 Olympics

  • The International Olympic Committee published a handbook on Tuesday for potential 2036 Games hosts, identifying Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, South Korea, South Africa, and Turkey as the seven interested National Olympic Committees.
  • IOC President Kirsty Coventry paused the fast-track selection process used for Brisbane when she took office in June 2025, returning to a traditional contested vote scheduled for 2029 to select the host.
  • India and Qatar are favored candidates in the contest involving 100 IOC Members, with all contenders assessed on technical factors including funding strategy, public support, and athlete experience.
  • After the Oct. 31 deadline for new interested parties, the Future Host Commission will evaluate current projects in November, and the Executive Board will approve a shortlist of candidates in March.
  • National Olympic Committees are simultaneously in noncommittal talks for hosting the 2040 and 2044 Summer Games, extending the Olympic Movement's strategic planning well beyond the immediate 2036 cycle.
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The International Olympic Committee publishes a list of six interested countries for the 2036 Summer Games. Munich is also applying for the event.

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India, Qatar among seven bidders for 2036 Olympics

India and Qatar are confirmed contenders to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

·Osborne Park, Australia
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Writing sports, 6 Oct (EFE).- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced this Tuesday that Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, South Korea, South Africa and Turkey have shown interest in organizing the Olympic Games of 2036 and confirmed that the designation of the headquarters will take place in mid-2029. The IOC maintains a dialogue [...] The entry Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, Korea, South Africa and Turkey, aspiring to the JJOO of 203…

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In the race for the Olympic Summer Games in Germany, it is now clear with whom Munich will have to compete for a possible orientation in 2036. A strong competitor would currently be a risky choice. There are also doubts with a second opponent.

·Berlin, Germany
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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