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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
IOA calls SGM to approve CWG 2030 bid
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has called a Special General Meeting to be held on August 13, seeking the approval of members to submit a bid for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games. IOA President P.T. Usha talks with Chief Executive Officer Raghuram Iyer during a joint press conference in New Delhi. (AP) The SGM notice has been issued by CEO Raghuram Iyer, whose appointment was ratified last week after a long internal tussle. This is the first notice to be issued by Iyer. He has listed three agenda items for the meeting. It includes 'approval to submit a bid to Commonwealth Sport (federation) for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in India, including any incidental actions therewith.' The other agenda is the consideration and passing of audited statement of accounts for the financial year 2023-24 and the appointment of statutory auditor for financial year 2024-25. India has formally submitted its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, which will prepare the ground for the 2036 Olympics that India is bidding to host. An Indian delegation led by IOA president PT Usha met Commonwealth Sport officials in London in June to discuss the bidding process. The CWG 2030 host is likely to be announced at the end of the year. 'A number of countries have expressed interest for CWG 2030 and it's an ongoing process,' according to CGF Sports Committee member Lt Gen (retd.) Harpal Singh, who is also an IOA executive committee member. 'There is a general assembly in the last week of November in Glasgow where hopefully there will be an announcement of 2030 host in line with the CWG reset programme,' he told a media interaction on Thursday. New Delhi staged the 2010 CWG. The 2026 CWG is being held in Glasgow with a curtailed sports programme. 'After Australia (Victoria) pulled out of the 2026 Games, a lot of debate went on the reset of CWG. A four-member committee was made. We are working on giving it. Sports programme for 2030 will be based on long term legacy, sustainability, flexibility in terms of regional appeal and host nations. We are hopeful and optimistic that the 2030 Games will come to India,' he added. With the infighting in IOA resolved, the pending financial bills will be taken up for approval. The national federations – two representatives with one vote each, the IOC member in India, two representatives of the Athletes Commission and eight representing Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit will have the right to vote, as per IOA constitution. 'Representatives of Associate Members (State/UT Olympic Associations), Sports Control Board, besides other NSFs not mentioned in article 10.1 may also attend the SGM but shall not have a right to vote.' The names of the representatives will have to be sent to the IOA by August 5. This is the first SGM called since the meeting of October 25 last year which was put off due to the standoff between Usha and the EC members.
News18
7 days ago
- Sport
- News18
IOA 'Very Positive' About 2036 Olympic Bid, Yet Cautious As Global Interest Grows
The Indian Olympic Association is hopeful about hosting the 2036 Olympics but admits it's too early to predict. IOA is in talks with the IOC, and the final decision is years away. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) remains optimistic about India's chances of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games but acknowledges it's too early to make predictions, especially with new countries entering the race. Qatar recently announced it has entered into a 'dialogue process" with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission—a preliminary but significant step toward securing the hosting rights. 'We'd like to believe we are in a very positive state," IOA CEO Raghuram Iyer said during a press conference on Thursday. 'But it's still premature to say who will get the hosting rights, because more countries are jumping in. So that's where we are." India submitted its Expression of Interest last year and is already in the 'Continuous Dialogue Process' with the IOC's Future Host Commission. The next phase, the 'Targeted Dialogue Process,' will determine the final host city before a recommendation is made to the IOC Congress. According to Iyer, the announcement of the host nation is likely at least two years away, as the IOC has placed a temporary pause on the process. 'We are in the continuous dialogue stage with the IOC," he explained. 'It's currently a 'pause and reflect' phase for the IOC. They've appointed a new leader who is initiating changes within the organization. 'We'll really understand the direction of the process in the next couple of years." Iyer's appointment as IOA CEO was recently ratified after a prolonged internal conflict between IOA President PT Usha and a majority of executive council members. India Pushes Bid in Lausanne Last month, an Indian delegation traveled to Lausanne to further the 2036 Olympic bid. The group included IOA President PT Usha, Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, and Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi, among others. Reflecting on the meeting with IOC officials, Iyer said, 'It was a very positive session attended by the IOC top brass. A follow-up is expected, and we anticipate IOC officials will visit India soon." He emphasized that the dialogue so far has been educational rather than evaluative. 'It's like a workshop," Iyer said. 'We're not there to present a city or pitch a plan. They're guiding us on key themes like sustainability, athlete-centric development, and legacy. It doesn't necessarily have to be a single-city bid." 2030 Commonwealth Games Decision Expected in November India's bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) has gained traction, especially after Canada withdrew from the bidding process. 'The Commonwealth Games Federation's sports and management teams are currently reviewing potential hosts. A final decision will be made at the General Assembly in Glasgow in the last week of November," said IOA executive council member Harpal Singh. Singh believes India's bid aligns with the CGF's evolving criteria. 'The selection will be based on sustainability, athlete-centered planning, and regional adaptability," he said. 'We are hopeful and optimistic that India will host the 2030 Games." (with PTI inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
