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Prime Minister Modi Says India Will Bid for 2036 Olympics

Narendra Modi
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By Associated Press

October 15, 2023 at 12:47 AM UTC

NEW DELHI (AP) — India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed the world's most populous nation will bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai on Saturday, Modi said hosting the event is “the age-old dream” for India.