Serious considerations, interest in India on hosting Olympics

Serious considerations, interest in India on hosting Olympics

Subject :IR

Section: International grouping

Context: The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has noted that there is significant interest and deliberation within India about hosting the Olympic Games.

More about the news:

• The President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has acknowledged that India has shown an interest in hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. 
• While the official bidding process is yet to commence Bach mentioned that there are considerations within India. 
• He highlighted India’s performance in sport events, particularly their diverse medal collection at the Asian Games.
• Bach also addressed concerns regarding India’s bid and reassured that any issues related to the 2010 Commonwealth Games are unlikely to impact it.
• He emphasized the importance of governance by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as they are responsible for representing India in its candidacy.
• Furthermore Bach expressed his excitement about including T20 cricket in the Olympics due to its appeal and potential growth in the United States.

Some details about Olympic Association:

• The International Olympic Committee is a non-governmental sports organization based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
• It is constituted in the form of an association under the Swiss Civil Code (articles 60–79).
• It was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas, it is the authority responsible for organizing the modern Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympic Games.
• Demetrios Vikelas was the first president of the IOC.
• 141st session of IOC is being held in Mumbai.

Some details about Indian Olympic Associations:

• Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was established in 1927 as a Non-Profit Organization under Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• It was founded by Sir Dorabjee Tata and Dr. A.G. Noehren.
• It is an autonomous body recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• India first participated in the Olympics in 1900 in Paris. The country was represented by Norman Pritchard, an Anglo Indian.
• A 32-member Executive Council, headed by President and assisted by different Standing Committees that includes subject-field experts work for effective governance.
• The election for the Executive Council is held once every 4 years.

Next Summer and Winter Olympics:

• Paris ( France)     –2024 Summer Olympics
• Milano Cortina  (Italy) –2026 Winter Olympics
• Los Angeles (United States) –2028 Summer Olympics