Serious considerations, interest in India on hosting Olympics
- October 11, 2023
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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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