Nita Ambani expressed strong support for India’s candidacy to host the 2036 Olympic Games. This occurs after Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reaffirmed the government’s commitment to guarantee accommodation rights for the prestigious event.
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While India is preparing to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, there is a real excitement as to the possibility of hosting this prestigious event. Nita Ambani, the founder-president of the Reliance Foundation, expressed her support for the offer, emphasizing the potential of India to lead the “most green Olympic Games”.
Nita Ambani supports India’s offer for the 2036 Olympic Games
During the India’s annual conference at Harvard University in Boston, Ambani shared its deep conviction that India deserves to host the Olympic Games as soon as possible. It highlighted the impressive economic growth of the country, arguing why is the ideal moment for India to host the sporting event of marquee.
“I believe that India must have the Olympic Games. We are going to be the third economy in the world. If you look at the 10 largest economies in the world, nine countries have hosted the Olympic Games, but only India has not done so. So I find it really strange. We want to see the Olympic Games hosted in our country. It will be our pride to welcome this. This is the reason, I think that the Prime Minister also mentioned that India will spout for the 2036 Olympic Games, “said Nita Ambani.
Ambani, who is also a member of the International Olympic Committee (CIO), shared the India plan to host sustainable Olympic Games. She said that if India could accommodate the 2026 edition, it will be the “most green Olympic games of all time”.
“I think we plan to welcome durable Olympic Games where we plan to renovate and reuse our existing stadiums and our existing campuses. If we are submitted and get it, I assure you that we will be the most green Olympic Games of all time … I think India is at the right time now to host the Olympic Games ”, She added.
During the inauguration of the 2025 national games, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his commitment to India’s candidacy for the 2036 Olympic Games. He expressed his conviction that the government is fully dedicated to the Guarantee of accommodation rights. Prime Minister Modi had first declared the interest of India to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games during an IOC session held in Mumbai in 2023.
