India Positions Amdavad for 2036 Olympic Bid as IOA Outlines 'Rising Together' Vision
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The Indian Olympic Association has unveiled its “Rising Together” vision for India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Amdavad, Gujarat, at the centre of the ambition.
The IOA welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s announcement earlier this week naming the cities and countries participating in the process to select a future host for the 2036 Games.
India’s Olympic and Paralympic ambition has been developed through close engagement with the IOC over the past 18 months. The vision seeks to use the Games as a catalyst for a wider transformation of sport in India.
Amdavad Set as Focal Point for Olympic Ambitions
India’s bid positions Amdavad as the proposed main host city while the IOC evaluates potential venues for the 2036 edition. IOA leadership confirmed that talks with the international body will continue ahead of a formal presentation to the IOC Future Host Commission scheduled for late November.
What India’s ‘Rising Together’ Vision Means
The IOA said hosting the Games would be a generational opportunity to place sport more firmly at the heart of national life.
The proposed vision aims to encourage young people to move from watching sport to actively participating in it, while supporting healthier and more active communities.
It also identifies opportunities for sport to contribute to education and employment, with the Games intended to leave a broader legacy beyond the event itself.
The IOA outlined four key areas of its ambition:
- Youth participation: Inspire millions of young Indians to take part in sport rather than only follow it as spectators.
- Healthier communities: Encourage more active lifestyles and strengthen the role of sport in everyday life.
- Education and opportunities: Use sport as a driver for education and professional opportunities for young people.
- Global Olympic reach: Connect the Olympic and Paralympic Movements with India’s young and digitally connected population.
P. T. Usha: ‘Rising Together’ is a Commitment
Indian Olympic Association President P. T. Usha said India was honoured by the IOC’s recognition of its vision and aspirations for 2036.
“We are deeply honoured by the IOC’s recognition of India’s vision and aspirations for the Olympic Games in 2036,” Usha said.
She described “Rising Together” as a commitment to unite India’s energy, ambition and diversity behind a shared Olympic dream.
She added that the IOA would continue its exchange with the IOC and present its ambition to the Future Host Commission for the first time at the end of November.
Mandaviya Links 2036 Bid to Sporting Transformation
Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said India’s 2036 ambition was based on the idea that sport could help shape the country’s future.
He said hosting the Games could encourage millions of young Indians to participate in sport and create opportunities across education, employment and social development.
Mandaviya said bringing the Games to India could accelerate a sporting transformation reaching different sections of society while opening a new chapter for the Olympic Movement.
For the Olympic Movement, the IOA said India could offer access to more than a billion people and bring new athletes, audiences and partners into the Olympic family.
The vision also places India’s cultural diversity at the centre of its proposed Games, describing the event as a festival of life and colour.
India’s 2036 ambition is centred on Amdavad, Gujarat, with the IOA continuing its engagement with the IOC as the host selection process moves forward.
