IOC Confirms Seven Bids for 2036 Summer Olympics, Including India and Qatar
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed seven entities, including India and Qatar, have formally bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, with one of the bids proposing to bring the Games to Africa for the first time.
Bakersfield, CA, October 6, 2026 — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that seven entities have submitted formal bids to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games. Among the confirmed bidders are India and Qatar, signaling significant global interest in staging the prestigious international multi-sport event.
The confirmation by the IOC marks a significant step in the selection process for the 2036 Games. Details regarding the other five bidding entities have not been publicly disclosed by the IOC at this stage.
Notably, the bids include a proposal that could see the Olympic Games held on the African continent for the very first time in its history. This potential move represents a historic opportunity for a new region to host the global sporting spectacle.
The process for selecting the host city typically involves several stages, including initial dialogue, targeted dialogue, and a final submission of detailed proposals. The IOC will then conduct technical evaluations and site visits before making a final decision. The timeline for the selection of the 2036 host has not yet been specified.
The inclusion of India and Qatar as formal bidders highlights the growing aspirations of these nations to host major international events. India has previously expressed interest in hosting, and Qatar has experience with large-scale sporting events, having hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
Further announcements regarding the bidding process and potential host nations are expected from the IOC as the selection evolves.
Story summarized from the original created by GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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