{
  "id": 13739622,
  "title": "'India Moving Ahead With 2036 Olympics Hosting Dream,' Says PM Modi; Highlights New Opportunities For Young Athletes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/india-moving-ahead-with-2036-olympics-hosting-dream-says-pm-modi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T14:36:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/india-moving-ahead-with-2036-olympics-hosting-dream-says-pm-modi-highlights-new-opportunities-for-young-athletes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chennai, October 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about India's aspirations to host the 2036 Olympic Games, highlighting the potential for young athletes to reach new heights in the nation's sporting landscape. Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, the PM said that hosting major international sporting events in India would provide a platform, better facilities, and the necessary support for young athletes to pursue their ambitions.\n\nThe 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad will further bolster India's capability to stage significant sporting events. Speaking about the opportunities available for young sports enthusiasts, Modi emphasized that every individual possesses unique dreams and talents, and the country is committed to ensuring that sports are not merely for entertainment but serve as a viable career path.\n\nIndia is currently in dialogue with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, alongside Germany, Hungary, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, and Türkiye. Following a multi-stage selection process, the host city is set to be announced by IOC members in mid-2029.",
  "summary": "Chennai, Oct 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is moving forward with the dream of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, expressing confidence that the country’s youth would take Indian sports to new heights as the nation prepares to host major international sporting events. Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, PM Modi said hosting the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}