Seven countries express interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics2026-10-12The IOC named India, Qatar, South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Türkiye and South Korea as the seven countries currently interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics.Other countries have until October 31 to declare interest, and the IOC Executive Board plans to draw up a shortlist in March 2027.The IOC says it will assess prospective hosts on factors including funding and political and public support.India’s proposal is centred on Ahmedabad, which is due to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.India, Qatar, South Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics (Geo News)Mission 2036: IOC Confirms India Officially In 7-Nation Race to Host Olympics (Republic World)2036 Olympics: How South Korea, Qatar, Munich, South Africa, Türkiye, Hungary compare with Ahmedabad's bid (The Times of India)Türkiye among 7 battling for 2036 Olympic hosting rights (Daily Sabah)Olympics: South Africa aims to host the Games in 2036 | Africanews (Africanews)