South Africa reveal interest in hosting 2036 Olympics
The country has hosted the football World Cup as well as the rugby World Cup.
South Africa has expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, according to recent confirmations. Alongside India, Qatar, Germany, Hungary, Turkey, and South Korea, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has identified these seven countries as potential hosts for the prestigious event. Other nations have until October 31 to declare their interest in the bid.
In a future assessment phase, the IOC will narrow down the interested parties to create a shortlist, which will then engage in discussions with the Olympic body. Olympic President Kirsty Coventry emphasized that the heart of the Games must always be the athletes, ensuring their well-being remains the primary focus for any host country.
India aims to host its first-ever Olympics in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, while South Africa, despite previously hosting major international sports events, has yet to organize an Olympics. Qatar's recent hosting of the 2022 football World Cup, under scrutiny for potential corruption within FIFA, raises questions about the ability to successfully stage an Olympics in the Gulf region.
Munich is the chosen candidate city for Germany, marking a centenary of the infamous 1936 Berlin Olympics. Turkey, having lost the bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics, aspires to outshine their previous performance. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics, while Brisbane secured the 2032 edition.
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