South Africa selects Durban to bid for 2036 or 2040 Olympics

South Africa has chosen Durban as its preferred city to host the Summer Olympics in either 2036 or 2040. The announcement was made by Lwandile Simelane, the acting president of the South African Olympic committee. Although Durban is the main candidate, a multi-city bid is expected, potentially involving other locations like Johannesburg and Cape Town. Concerns regarding the costs of staging the Olympics remain, with no estimates provided yet. Durban had previously been considered for the Olympics over a decade ago after the successful 2010 World Cup but did not proceed due to financial concerns. The International Olympic Committee will finalize the host city for 2036 in mid-2029.

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