ECB supports India's 2036 Olympic bid ahead of 2030 Commonwealth Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Richard Gould has expressed full support for India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games. He highlighted the upcoming 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad as a crucial preparation opportunity. Gould emphasized this venture aligns with cricket's growing global influence, particularly with the sport's return to the Olympic stage in 2028. India's bid will undergo a rigorous evaluation process over the next three years, allowing time for infrastructure and organizational improvements informed by the Commonwealth event.
- •Richard Gould pledges ECB's support for India's Olympic bid.
- •2030 Commonwealth Games seen as a test run.
- •Cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics noted as a key opportunity.
- •India faces a three-year evaluation before the final decision.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — India's 2036 Olympic bid receives ECB support: Chief Executive Richard Gould cites 2030 CWG in Ahmedabad as ideal prep
"ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould pledges full support for India's 2036 Olympic Games bid, citing the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad as ideal prep.
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