India and Qatar submit bids to host 2036 Olympics

India and Qatar have formally submitted bids to host the 2036 Olympics, joining six other candidates: South Africa, South Korea, Germany, Hungary, and Turkey. This marks the first time India and Qatar are vying for the Games. India's bid focuses on Ahmedabad, the capital of Gujarat, which has been earmarked as a central venue for the event. Qatar aims to leverage the infrastructure developed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup as part of its bid. The deadline for submitting formal bids is at the end of this month, with the final host selected by the IOC members in 2029.

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