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News18
13 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Gujarat's Harsh Sanghavi Leads Ahmedabad's Olympic Vision At Laussane
Harsh Sanghavi led discussions at the Olympic Headquarters in Switzerland to explore Ahmedabad's potential to host future Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Minister of Sports for the State of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi, spearheaded Ahmedabad's aspirations to host future Olympic and Paralympic Games during a visit to the Olympic Headquarters in Switzerland. Sanghavi shared on social media that the discussions aimed to 'gain valuable insights' into the requirements for hosting such a significant event. 'At Olympic Headquarters, engaging in fruitful discussions as part of the IOC's 'Continuous Dialogue' process to explore India's Amdavad potential to host a future Olympic and Paralympic Games. 'The discussions provided a vital platform for the Indian delegation to articulate their vision for hosting a future Olympic Games in Amdavad. Concurrently, they gained invaluable insights from the IOC regarding the requirements for the Olympic Games and its ambitions for the future of the Olympic Movement," read Sanghavi's post on 'X.' At Olympic Headquarters, engaging in fruitful discussions as part of the IOC's 'Continuous Dialogue' process to explore India's Amdavad potential to host a future Olympic and Paralympic Games. — Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) July 2, 2025 The discussions provided a vital platform for the Indian delegation to articulate their vision for hosting a future Olympic Games in Amdavad. Concurrently, they gained invaluable insights from the IOC regarding the requirements for the Olympic Games and its ambitions for the… — Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) July 2, 2025 This important dialogue with the IOC and its Future Host Summer Commissions for the 2036 Summer Olympics aims to assess the feasibility of India hosting a future edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Indian delegation was led by Harsh Sanghavi and IOA President P.T. Usha, and included senior officials from the IOA, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport, and the Government of Gujarat. The discussions provided a vital platform for the Indian delegation to articulate their vision for hosting a future Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, while concurrently gaining invaluable insights from the IOC regarding the requirements and ambitions for the Olympic Movement, as shared by senior officials of the Gujarat government. 'We are thrilled to have concluded a productive visit to Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, where we engaged in the International Olympic Committee's 'Continuous Dialogue' process," Sanghavi's post read. Currently, besides Ahmedabad, Nusantara (Indonesia), Istanbul (Turkey), and Santiago (Chile) have officially bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. Egypt, South Africa, South Korea, Doha (Qatar), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Budapest (Hungary), Florence-Bologna or Turin (Italy), and Copenhagen (Denmark) have expressed interest in hosting the mega Games.
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First Post
15 hours ago
- Sport
- First Post
Ahmedabad officially named host city in India's bid for 2036 Olympics
An Indian delegation comprising Indian Olympic chief PT Usha conveyed the nation's desire to host the 2036 Summer Olympics in Ahmedabad in a meeting with IOC officials in Lausanne on Tuesday. read more India is hopeful of hosting the 2036 Summer Olympic Games which will become the largest multi-sporting event in the country's history. Image: Reuters Ahmedabad was for the first time officially confirmed as the host city in India's ambitious bid for 'a future edition' of the Olympic Games following a meeting between an Indian delegation and IOC officials in Lausanne on Tuesday. The development comes days after the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) new president Kirsty Coventry paused the host selection process for future Olympic Games. The Indian delegation comprised Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha as well as representatives from the Union Sports Ministry and the Gujarat state government. With Brisbane having been confirmed as the host city for the 2032 Summer Olympics, India is eyeing the 2036 Games. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The discussions provided a vital platform for the Indian delegation to articulate their vision for hosting a future Olympic Games in Amdavad (Ahmedabad). Concurrently, they gained invaluable insights from the IOC regarding the requirements for the Olympic Games and its ambitions for the future of the Olympic Movement,' read a press release from the Indian delegation. IOA president and Indian track legend Usha, meanwhile, felt hosting the Olympics would have a 'generational impact for all Indians. Olympics would have 'generational impact for all Indians': Usha 'The Olympic Games in India would not just be a spectacular event, they would be one of generational impact for all Indians,' the 61-year-old said. Gujarat sports minister Harsh Sanghavi added that the state wanted to be a 'true partner for the IOC'. 'We are eager to be a true partner to the IOC in the coming months of this process and, hopefully, in the years to come, as we work together to realise this shared ambition,' Sanghavi said. 'We are eager to be a true partner to the IOC in the coming months of this process and, hopefully, in the years to come, as we work together to realise this shared ambition India has hosted two editions of the Asian Games – the inaugural edition in 1951 as well as in 1982 – as well as the Commonwealth Games in 2010 - the biggest multi-sporting event held on Indian soil till date. India, however, faces steep competition for the 2036 Olympics with Saudi Arabia – which hosts the FIFA World Cup just two years earlier – also in the fray along with Chile, Turkey and Indonesia. If its bid turns out to be successful, India will become only the fourth Asian country after Japan (1964), South Korea (1988) and China (2008) to host the Summer Olympics. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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Business Standard
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Indian delegation engages IOC in discussions to host future Olympic Games
A delegation, featuring IOA President P T Usha and Gujarat's Minister of State for Sports Harsh Sanghavi, met officials of the International Olympic Committee here to "explore the opportunity and feasibility of India hosting a future edition of the Olympic Games". The delegation was here despite new IOC President Kirsty Coventry declaring that the entire host selection process was being paused and a working group being set up to figure out the "appropriate time" to identify a future host. She had, however, made it clear that officials from India, which is seeking to host the 2036 Games, were welcome to engage in a dialogue. The delegation also included senior officials from the IOA (Indian Olympic Association), the central sports ministry and the government of Gujarat, which is positioning itself as the future host. "This crucial exchange aimed to explore the opportunity and feasibility of India hosting a future edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games," stated a press release from the visiting delegation. "The discussions provided a vital platform for the Indian delegation to articulate their vision for hosting a future Olympic Games in Amdavad (Ahmedabad)," it added. It said the exchange will help the India team "sharpen its ambition". "India's engagement with the Olympic Movement is at a transformative moment, one that goes beyond competitive sports to embrace the true spirit of Olympism - that is promoting peace, education and cultural exchange through sports," stated Usha. "The Olympic Games in India would not just be a spectacular event, they would be one of generational impact for all Indians." Sanghavi said the state is committed to hosting the Games. "Our investments in sport and our commitment to the Olympic Movement are a testament to this. Hosting the Games would be a monumental step for Gujarat, fostering unprecedented growth and inspiring a new generation. "We are eager to be a true partner to the IOC in the coming months of this process and, hopefully, in the years to come, as we work together to realize this shared ambition," he added. In her first press conference after taking charge, Coventry declared that there was an overwhelming support from the IOC members for a pause and review of the future host election process. "(This is) for two main reasons. Firstly, members want to be engaged more in the process and secondly there was a very big discussion on when should the next host be awarded," she added in her opening remarks after the two-day meeting. Coventry said the executive board members felt that the experience of already decided future hosts -- Los Angles (2028 Summer Games), Brisbane (2032 Summer Games), French Alps (2030 Winter Games) -- needs to be studied before proceeding on future proposals. India submitted a Letter of Intent to host the 2036 Games in October last year.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Ahmedabad to host Olympics in 2036? India nominates the Gujarat city during IOC visit
India has formally put forward Ahmedabad as its choice to host a future Olympic Games , with a high-level delegation meeting officials from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne on Tuesday. The move marks India's most direct and official step yet in its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. The delegation included representatives from the Union Sports Ministry, Gujarat government, and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha , and comes just days after the IOC announced a pause in its host city selection process. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like รอยแตกร้าวบนคอนกรีต? แนวทางการซ่อมที่หลายคนอาจไม่ทราบ! ซ่อมรอยแตกร้าวคอนกรีต | ค้นหาโฆษณา ค้นหาเลย Undo — PTI_News (@PTI_News) "The discussions provided a vital platform for the Indian delegation to articulate their vision for hosting a future Olympic Games in Amdavad (Ahmedabad). Concurrently, they gained invaluable insights from the IOC regarding the requirements for the Olympic Games and its ambitions for the future of the Olympic Movement ," the delegation said, as quoted by PTI citing a press release. Live Events India's pitch highlighted the potential to engage over 600 million young Indians by bringing the Olympics to the country for the first time. The proposal draws on the Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the world is one family, underlining India's ambition to host a Games that welcomes the global sporting community. "We are eager to be a true partner to the IOC in the coming months of this process and, hopefully, in the years to come, as we work together to realise this shared ambition," said Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi after the meeting. IOA President PT Usha, who played a leading role in the discussions, added, "The Olympic Games in India would not just be a spectacular event, they would be one of generational impact for all Indians." India, which submitted a letter of interest in October 2024, is expected to face competition from Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, and Chile for the 2036 Games. However, the IOC's recent decision to pause the selection process could delay the timeline for any official announcement. The pause follows growing calls from IOC members for more involvement in the host selection process. New IOC President Kirsty Coventry said during her first Executive Board meeting, "There was overwhelming support from the IOC members for a pause to be done and a review of the future host election process and we will be setting up a working group to look into this." Coventry said the executive board members felt that the experience of already decided future hosts, Los Angles (2028 Summer Games), Brisbane (2032 Summer Games), French Alps (2030 Winter Games), needs to be studied before proceeding on future proposals.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
India enters 2036 Olympic bid: What it takes to become Secretary of Youth Affairs and Sports, the key official to lead the Games
Ahmedabad named in Olympic bid as India outlines vision and key leadership for 2036 Games 2036 Olympics India: India has officially entered the race to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games, with Ahmedabad being named as the proposed host city. A high-level Indian delegation, including representatives from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Gujarat government, and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha, recently met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials in Lausanne to present India's intent. This marks India's first formal move in the bid process, following Brisbane's successful selection for the 2032 Games. The delegation used the meeting to share their vision for hosting the Olympics in Ahmedabad and to gather guidance from the IOC regarding the technical and strategic requirements of staging the event. The Secretary will play a central role in Games management Among the most critical figures in India's Olympic preparations will be the Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. This senior bureaucrat will be responsible for coordinating national-level planning, overseeing government investments, and liaising with international partners including the IOC. The Secretary will work in close collaboration with the IOA, the Gujarat state government, and the yet-to-be-established Local Organising Committee. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo As the top administrative official in the sports ministry, the Secretary will lead all inter-ministerial coordination and guide decisions relating to infrastructure, logistics, and legacy planning. Their role will also include reviewing policy frameworks, securing Cabinet approvals, and ensuring adherence to IOC standards throughout the planning and execution phases. Qualifications required to become Secretary of Sports To reach this position, a candidate must be a senior officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), typically with over 20 years of experience in public administration. IAS officers are recruited through the highly competitive Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Successful candidates undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration before being posted to various state and central government departments. Over the course of their careers, these officers handle responsibilities across a range of sectors, including finance, urban development, health, and infrastructure, before reaching senior roles such as Secretary to the Government of India. Appointments to Secretary-level posts are made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, often based on experience, performance, and domain expertise. Ahmedabad's bid reflects India's Olympic vision India's bid is built around the theme of inclusivity and national pride, highlighting that hosting the Olympics would allow over 600 million young Indians to experience the Games for the first time on home soil. The bid also embraces the Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family—emphasising unity and global cooperation. As the IOC pauses its host city selection process to allow greater member involvement, India continues to position itself as a serious contender. With competition from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, and Chile, India's leadership—particularly the role of the Sports Secretary—will be crucial in transforming its Olympic vision into reality. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
