India Presents ‘Rising Together’ Vision In First 2036 Olympic Bid To IOC

India prepares its first formal presentation to the International Olympic Committee this month, centering the 2036 bid on the slogan “Rising Together,” which aims to showcase national unity and emerging sports talent.

IOC officials will evaluate India’s proposal against criteria that include venue readiness, transportation networks, and legacy plans, while other candidate cities from Europe and the Middle East are also in contention for the 2036 Games.

Bid committee leader Rajiv Mehta said the plan includes building a new 60,000‑seat stadium in Delhi, upgrading existing facilities in Mumbai and Bengaluru, and investing $3 billion in transport upgrades to meet Olympic standards.

Experts warn that India must address funding gaps and secure government guarantees quickly, as the “major test” highlighted by Inside the Games suggests any delay could weaken its chances against more experienced hosts.