What’s next for India after sending its letter of intent to host the 2036 Olympics? – First post

India’s dream of hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics may soon become a reality. It was reported on Tuesday that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has submitted its official letter of intent on October 1. India
He submitted his letter of intent to the Future Host Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) On October 1, 2024.

India has expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad.
Construction work in Ahmedabad has already started, According to reports.

In July 2024, India had launched an unofficial bid for the 2036 Games through dialogue between the IOA and the IOC’s Future Host Commission. Now that India has submitted its unofficial bid for the 2036 Olympics, what will be the next step in the host selection process?

Targeted Dialogue

Following the completion of Informal Dialogue and Sustained Dialogue,
The next step in the process of selecting Olympics hosts is Targeted Dialogue. During this process, the IOC conducts a feasibility study to examine what progress is being made to complete a project.

In this dialogue, the IOC conducts “extensive consultation” with stakeholders involved in the Olympic Movement. This includes consultations with International Sports Federations and “other experts,” according to the Olympics’ official website. The IOC also produces independent reports on important factors such as potential environmental impact, public opinion, venue costs and the human rights situation in the potential host city.

The “Preferred” Host will be asked to complete the Future Host Survey and will also fully commit to the country’s potential to host the Games should it win the bid.

The Executive Board may recommend “one or more Preferred Hosts” for selection by the IOC Session. “If one or both parties consider that the time is not right or the conditions are not met, the Future Host Commission may recommend that the Preferred Host return to Continuing Dialogue,” reads a statement on the Olympics website.

Host Elections

Once the Targeted Dialogue is completed, the next step is Host Selection. Once the Board calls an election, Preferred Hosts will be invited to a meeting where they are expected to make a presentation for the project and discuss vital points with IOC members.

Preferred Hosts will then prepare a final presentation for the IOC session. Once this is done, all IOC Members vote for the hosts via secret ballot. Once selected, the Host will sign the Olympic Host Agreement with the IOC. The host of the 2036 Olympics is expected to be announced at the IOC session in 2025.