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OlympicsThe ambitions of India and Qatar to host the 2036 Olympics were confirmed on Tuesday by the IOC among seven bidders in the race. Hosting contest to be decided in 2029 by a contested vote of IOC's 100-plus membersGraham Dunbar · The Associated Press · Posted: Oct 06, 2026 7:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 6Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. International Olympic Committee President (IOC) Kirsty Coventry is shown during a June 2026 IOC session in Lausanne. India, Qatar, South Africa, South Korea, Germany, Hungary, and Turkey are in talks about a future Olympic Games hosting opportunity in 2036. (Fabrice Coffrini /AFP via Getty Images)The ambitions of India and Qatar to host the 2036 Olympics were confirmed on Tuesday by the IOC among seven bidders in the race. India and Qatar have long been seen as favoured candidates in a hosting contest the IOC aims to decide in 2029 by a contested vote of its 100-plus members.