India is gearing up to compete for the opportunity to host the 2036 Olympics, leveraging its abundant resources. Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has expressed confidence that India is well-equipped to vie with contenders like Poland, Indonesia, Mexico, and Qatar.
The International Olympic Committee’s Future Host Commission will decide on the host for the Games, expected before 2026 or 2027. Current IOC chief Thomas Bach has expressed support for this endeavour.
Anurag Thakur emphasized India’s readiness for the challenge, stating, “We are fully prepared. We can accomplish this task effortlessly.” He highlighted the substantial capital expenditure in the country, reaching Rs 10 lakh crore last year and expected to rise to Rs 11 lakh crore this year. Despite sports infrastructure receiving a modest allocation of Rs 5000 crore, Thakur believes that the necessary facilities can be developed in time even with an increase to Rs 20,000 crore.
