Qatar, India and Turkey in race to host 2036 Olympics
Qatar confirmed among seven interested parties seeking to host the 2036 Olympic Games as IOC reveals selection timetable and key deadlines
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially named Qatar as one of the interested parties in the process to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The IOC released a handbook outlining the next steps for potential hosts, and confirmed a list of parties interested in progressing through the revised selection process.
Fatima Al Kuwari, CEO of the Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Bid Committee, expressed Qatar's long-standing ambition to bid for the Games. She stated that Qatar's confirmation as an interested party marks the beginning of a challenging journey, with the hope of creating a future-ready model of the Games that is athlete-centered, connected, accessible, and designed to ensure the sports and society emerge stronger after 2036.
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