Ahmedabad, which boasts the largest stadium in the world and is named after the prime minister, would be a likely contender as the main host city.
The India vs Pakistan cricket World Cup game takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Oct. 14, 2023 in Ahmedabad, India.India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed the world's most populous nation will bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
"Indians are not just sports lovers, but we also live it," Modi said. "India will leave no stone unturned in the preparation for the successful organisation of the Olympics in 2036 — this is the dream of the 140 crore Indians." A city or region wasn't specified by Modi but Ahmedabad, which boasts the largest stadium in the world with a capacity of 132,000 and is named after the Indian prime minister, would be a likely contender as the main host city for the country's bid.
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