Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says

South Africa, Turkiye, Germany, Hungary and South Korea are in the list of countries revealed by the IOC.Published On 6 Oct 20266 Oct 2026Qatar’s bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics has been confirmed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which said India was also among the seven countries in the running.South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Turkiye and South Korea make up the rest of the current list issued by the IOC on Tuesday.Other countries have until October 31 to declare an interest.Qatar hosted the 2022 football World Cup and was home to the 2006 Asian Games, which it will host again in 2030.In March 2027, the IOC Executive Board will draw up a shortlist of the interested parties, who will then enter dialogue with the Olympic body.The IOC said the 2036 hosts would be assessed on factors such as funding and political and public support.“Wherever the Games take place, one thing must never change: Athletes have to be at the heart of everything we do,” IOC President Kirsty Coventry said in a statement.“That is why, for every future host, delivering the best possible experience for the athletes must always be the starting point,” the Zimbabwean former swimmer added.India has ...