Bidding to host the Olympic Games in India is the responsibility of the Indian  Olympic Association (IOA) and allotment of hosting rights for the Olympics is done by the  International Olympic Committee (IOC) through a detailed host selection process. The host  selection process is available in public domain on IOC website at  https://www.olympics.com/ioc/becoming-an-olympic-games-host/the-process-to-elect olympic-hosts. IOA has submitted a letter of intent to IOC. The bid is now in the “Continuous  Dialogue” phase with the Future Host Commission of IOC.

During recent engagements, as part of the continuous dialogue process  concerning India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, the three issues concerning  governance, anti-doping measures, and India’s performance in previous Olympic Games were  mentioned.  

The Government address such issues by taking adequate steps to bring reforms in governance  of sports bodies, fair play environment and supporting the athletes in order to excel their  performances in the international sporting events. 

This information was given by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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