India bids for 2036 Olympics, aiming to strengthen global image

South Asian nation formally enters race with 'letter of intent' to IOC

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An Indian fan supports his team at the men's bronze medal field hockey match against Spain during the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug. 8. India won a total of six medals in Paris. © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA and NUPUR SHAW, Nikkei staff writers

NEW DELHI -- India is hoping to host the Summer Olympics in 2036 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government working to materialize its goal to organize the world's biggest sporting event, which could help the South Asian nation develop its infrastructure and sporting facilities.

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