India's 2036 Olympic bid is in IOC's 'Continuous Dialogue' phase
On 24 July 2025, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha that India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is in the 'Continuous Dialogue' phase with the IOC's Future Host Commission.
Summary
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on 24 July 2025 that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has submitted a letter of intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2036 Olympic Games, and the bid is now in the 'Continuous Dialogue' phase with the IOC's Future Host Commission. Bidding is the IOA's responsibility, while the IOC allots hosting rights. Governance, anti-doping measures and India's performance at previous Olympics were raised during the dialogue.
Key facts
- Date
- 24 July 2025 (Rajya Sabha written reply)
- Bid
- 2036 Olympic Games
- Bidder
- Indian Olympic Association (letter of intent)
- Stage
- 'Continuous Dialogue' with IOC Future Host Commission
- Issues raised
- Governance, anti-doping, past performance
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As of July 2025, India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics is in which phase with the IOC's Future Host Commission?
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Correct answer: C — Continuous Dialogue
PIB (24 July 2025): IOA has submitted a letter of intent to IOC; the bid is now in the 'Continuous Dialogue' phase with the Future Host Commission of IOC.
Which body submitted India's letter of intent to the IOC to host the 2036 Olympic Games?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Olympic Association
PIB: bidding to host the Olympic Games is the responsibility of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), which has submitted a letter of intent to IOC.