In a press release released on its website, the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced that it was having “ongoing discussions” with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games’ host city.
Following confirmed bids from Indonesia, Turkiye, India, and Chile, the nation is the latest to join the race to host the 2036 Games. It hosted the World Cup in 2022 and the Asian Cup in 2024.
Saudi Arabia and South Korea are two other Asian nations that are considering submitting a bid. Egypt, Hungary, Italy, Germany, Denmark, and Canada have all shown interest.
The president of QOC, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, stated to the state-run Qatar News Agency on Tuesday that “we currently have 95% of the necessary sports infrastructure in place to host the Games” and that “we have a comprehensive national plan to ensure 100% readiness of all facilities.”
This strategy has its roots in a long-term perspective that seeks to create a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable legacy.
Doha, the capital of Qatar, will host the Asian Games in 2030 after hosting them in 2006 and 2006.
In light of Qatar’s growing influence over major sporting events, a successful bid would make it the first Middle Eastern nation to host the Olympics. The 2034 FIFA World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia.
Source: Aljazeera
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