Lok Sabha Question No. 966 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Hosting Olympic Games, 2036
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Smt. Roopkumari Choudhary, Shri Adhikari Deepak Dev

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 966 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

HOSTING OLYMPIC GAMES, 2036

966.  SHRI ADHIKARI DEEPAK DEV: SMT. ROOPKUMARI CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to host the Olympic Games, 2036 in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  sports  infrastructure  are  adequate  for  hosting  the Olympic Games, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if not, the details of the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  any  collaborations  or  consultations with  international  organization  experts  being  undertaken  to  ensure India's readiness and competitiveness for hosting Olympic Games; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) & (b) Bidding to host Olympics in India is the responsibility of the

Indian Olympic Association (IOA). IOA has issued a Letter of Intent on 1.10.2024 to International Olympic Committee (IOC) expressing India's interest to host Olympic and  Paralympic Games in India in 2036.

- (c) & (d) Augmentation of sports infrastructure and sports facilities for preparing and training of the Indian Sportspersons and teams is an ongoing  and  continuous  process.  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject, primary responsibility for creation and development of sports infrastructure and facility is that of the State Governments. However, the State Governments are being supported by the Ministry under its Khelo India Scheme for sports infrastructure such as sports complex, synthetic athletic tracks, synthetic hockey fields, synthetic turf football grounds, multipurpose halls, swimming pools etc. The details of sports infrastructure created/developed in States for which the Ministry has provided  support  under  Khelo  India  Scheme  is  available  in  public domain on the dashboard of the Ministry at: https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in

One of the flagship schemes of the Ministry - Khelo India Scheme aims at  infusing  sports  culture  and  achieving  sporting  excellence  in  the country  thus  allowing  the  populace  to  harness  the  power  of  sports through its cross-cutting influence. It focuses on the broad basing of sports  amongst  the  youth  and  the  promotion  of  sports  activities throughout the country. Various initiatives have been undertaken with an aim to provide training and exposure at par with the International Standards, which includes training of Khelo India Athletes in accredited academies. Further, these athletes compete with National/International athletes  at  various  forums  which  enhance  their  capabilities  and strengthen the bench strength of the country for future National/International events.

Furthermore, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) implements following Sports  Promotional  Schemes  across  the  country  to  identify  talented sportspersons of 12 years onward and nurture them to excel at national and international levels -

- National Centres of Excellence (NCOE)
- SAI Training Centre (STC)
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- Extension Centre of STC
- National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC)

A total of 187 SAI Centres including NCOEs, STCs, Extension Centres of STCs, etc. are functional for implementation of above sports promotional  schemes  of  SAI.  Presently,  9555  talented  athletes  are being trained in 34 sports disciplines on residential and non-residential basis. The selected athletes are provided support in the form of expert coaches, sports equipment, boarding and lodging, sports kit, competition exposure, educational expenses, medical/ insurance and stipend as per the approved scheme norms. (e) & (f) The IOC has a dedicated body, the Future Host Commission (FHC), which deals with this subject. The interested National Olympics Committees (NOCs) are required to initiate a dialogue with the FHC for award of hosting rights for a specific edition of the Olympic Games. The Indian  Olympic  Association  (IOA),  which  is  the  NOC  for  India,  has initiated the dialogue process with the FHC.

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