Question : Proposal for Hosting of Olympics

(a) whether the Government has dropped the plan of bidding for Olympics, 2024 and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
(b) whether the Government has received any request from the Indian Olympic Association for grant of permission for hosting the Olympics, 2032 and Asian Games, 2030 in the country;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto;
(d) whether the Government proposes to evaluate various implications of hosting the Olympics, 2032 and Asian Games, 2030 and if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the time by which a decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR
YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(SHRI VIJAY GOEL)
(a)to(c): Madam, bidding to host multi-sports international events in India including Olympics and Asian Games is the responsibility of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). IOA has not made any request to the
Government to grant permission to bid for Olympics, 2024. During May, 2017, President of IOA wrote to the Government suggesting to host various multi-sport international events in India such as Asian Games, Asian Beach Games, Olympic Games etc. A meeting was also held with IOA President to discuss further steps for hosting such events. It was agreed in principle with the proposal of IOA to bid for holding mega international sporting events in the country, subject to detailed appraisal and approval and IOA was advised to furnish detailed and comprehensive proposals. So far, no specific proposal has been received requesting the Government to grant permission for hosting the Olympics, 2032 and Asian Games, 2030.
(d)&(e): Since no specific proposal has been received from IOA, it is not possible to specify timelines, at this stage.
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