New Delhi, Oct 7, 2026 (AFP) - Hosting Olympics 'generational opportunity', says India

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2026-10-07

The Indian Olympic Association said on Wednesday that hosting the 2036 Games would be a "generational opportunity" for the world's most populous nation. The South Asian nation was confirmed on Tuesday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as one of the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, alongside Qatar, South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Turkey and South Korea. "For India, hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games......

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