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,

India submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’, expressing its desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to the IOC’s Future Host Commission, taking the first concrete step after months of informal dialogue.

A decision on the host will not be taken before the IOC elections next year and India will also have to face competition from several other nations.IOA. 'Letter of Intent'. 2036 Olympics. Olympics. IO

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has submitted a 'Letter of Intent', expressing the country's desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to the International Olympic Committee's Future Host Commission,

PT Usha has been engaged in a raging fight with 12 executive council members who have refused to ratify the appointment of Raghuram Iyer as the IOA CEO made by her in January

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

The bid also includes intent to host the 2036 Paralympics as the IOA submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission on October 1. While the bidding process is yet to start,

A decision on the host will not be taken before the IOC elections next year and India will also have to face competition from several other nations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turke