Usha says: "Despite some internal challenges within the IOA … I am optimistic that India will be viewed by the IOC as a gracious host”

India took a significant step toward potentially hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. On October 1st, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officially submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission,

India took the next step in its 2036 Olympic and Paralympic bid by submitting a letter of intent to the IOC last month. India Olympic Association (IOA) President P. T. Usha said the letter was sent after regular communication with IOC President Thomas Bach and the IOC Future Host Commission,

With its huge passion for sport and youthful population, India has much to offer for the future of the Olympic Movement: IOC

India will face stiff competition from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and South Korea in its bid to win the hosting right for the 2036 Olympics.

CHENNAI: The Indian Olympic Association has finally submitted the letter of intent to the International Olympic Committee on October 1. While some of the other bidders had already identified the host cities,