Seven countries, including India and Qatar, enter preliminary talks to host the 2036 Summer Olympics

On October 6, 2026, the International Olympic Committee announced that seven countries—India, Germany, Qatar, Hungary, Turkey, South Africa, and South Korea—are in preliminary talks to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. The IOC will draw up a shortlist in March 2027, name preferred hosts in 2028, and make a final decision by mid-2029. India's bid is centered on Ahmedabad, which will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Other countries have until October 31 to declare interest, but new candidates seem unlikely.