India, Qatar, S.Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics
AFP | Paris
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India, Qatar and South Africa were confirmed yesterday among the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics.
Germany, Hungary, Turkey and South Korea make up the rest of the current list issued by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Other countries have until October 31 to declare an interest.
In March 2027, the IOC Executive Board will draw up a shortlist of the interested parties, who will then enter dialogue with the Olympic body. The IOC said that the 2036 hosts would be assessed on factors such as funding, and political and public support.
"Wherever the Games take place, one thing must never change: athletes have to be at the heart of everything we do," IOC President Kirsty Coventry said in a statement.
"That is why, for every future host, delivering the best possible experience for the athletes must always be the starting point," the Zimbabwean former swimmer added.
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