Before we dive into the topic, let’s look at what Brazilian politician Eduardo Paes said.

“Hosting the Olympic Games of course, guarantees the world's attention, but there is more to it than simply bathing in the global spotlight. Most importantly, host cities can use the opportunity to create a positive and lasting legacy, resulting in both tangible and intangible returns to local communities.”

And he is right. The country hosting the Olympic games benefits from the tourism push, job creation, and increased global visibility, which leads to better potential trade and investment opportunities. It is natural for Southeast Asian countries to continue showing interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XXXVI Olympiad), especially when no country in the region has done so in the past.

So, will that happen?

What You Need to Know

1. There are the Summer and Winter Olympics. The Summer Olympics are held every leap year, like 2016, 2020, and 2024. The Winter Olympics are held two years after the leap year, like 2014, 2018, and 2022. The Summer Olympics are the most sought-after sports event.

2. India, Indonesia, and Thailand have expressed interest and are in a race for the 2036 Summer Olympics. South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and South Africa have also thrown their hats in the ring. Only India, Turkey, and Indonesia have confirmed bids.

3. Los Angeles will be the host for 2028–the next Olympics and Brisbane will be the host for 2032.

4. Indonesia has been bolstered after successfully hosting the Asian Games in 2018. Its President, Prabowo Subianto, has publicly mentioned this and has met with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) President Thomas Bach to discuss their bid.

5. India, too, is pursuing a bid backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and international figures like Nita Ambani to support the country’s agenda. However, it will need a strong National Olympic Committee (NOC) to support its bid.

6. According to the IOC’s rotation rules, 2036 will be Asia’s turn to host the Olympics.

7. The IOC has also expressed interest in spreading the games to newer regions to promote cultural and regional diversity.

8. A group of people will decide the future host country. Future Host Summer Commissions for the 2036 Summer Olympics include:
 

Yes or No?

Factors like infrastructure readiness, political standing, and public safety significantly determine the outcome. A proven track record of hosting large events, especially sports events, would also be a deciding factor.

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