Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the opening ceremony of the 141st Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Mumbai on October 14, announced India’s commitment to host the 2036 Olympics.
Key points
- The session was also attended by the President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Thomas Bach and other members of the IOC.
- The Prime Minister presented scientific evidence of this ancient sport legacy of India. He mentioned the Dholavira UNESCO World Heritage site and talked about sports infrastructure in the urban planning of this 5000-year-old city.
- India conducted the IOC session for the first time in 40 years.
- The IOC session serves as a key meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) members. Important decisions regarding the future of the Olympic games are made at the IOC Sessions.
- India hosted the IOC session for the second time after a gap of about 40 years. The IOC’s 86th session was held in New Delhi in 1983.
Cricket in Los Angeles 2028Olympic Games
- Cricket will be part of the Olympic Games for the first time in more than 100 years after its inclusion at Los Angeles 2028 was formally ratified by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- The IOC formally ratified the addition of cricket to the Olympic Games at LA28 during the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai.
- The global sport will be part of the Olympic Games programme for the first time since 1900 when it is played at LA28 following confirmation from the IOC.
