India, Qatar Among 7 Bidders Who Want To Host 2036 Olympics

NDTV - Oct 6, 2026

The ambitions of India and Qatar to host the 2036 Olympics were confirmed on Tuesday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The two countries are among seven bidders in the race

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