Question : Bid for Olympics-2032

(a) whether the Government proposes to forward a formal expression of interest to the International Olympic committee to bid for Olympics, 2032;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to prepare a list of the venues for hosting the Olympic 2032 and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government has worked out the estimated cost of expenditure to host the Olympics 2032; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
[COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)]
(a): Bidding to host multi-sports international events in India including Olympics is the responsibility of Indian Olympic Association (IOA). So far, no specific proposal has been received requesting the Government to grant permission for hosting the Olympics, 2032.
(b) to (e): Do not arise.
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