Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 6, 2026 — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially recognized several nations as formal bidders for the 2036 Olympic Games. Among the confirmed candidates are India and Qatar, alongside five other countries. The IOC has also noted the possibility of a bid originating from the African continent.

This announcement marks a significant step in the selection process for the host of the 2036 Summer Olympics. The IOC’s confirmation signifies that these nations have met initial criteria and will proceed to the next stages of evaluation. Further details regarding the specific requirements met by each bidding nation, or the timeline for further evaluation, were not immediately available.

The inclusion of Qatar as a bidder for the 2036 Games follows its recent hosting of the FIFA World Cup in 2022. India’s bid represents a significant push from the South Asian nation to host the world’s premier multi-sport event. The IOC also indicated that a total of seven nations, in addition to the potential African bid, are formally part of this bidding phase.

Details concerning the remaining five confirmed nations and the specific country on the African continent that might submit a bid were not provided in the announcement. The IOC typically engages in a rigorous evaluation process that includes technical assessments, feasibility studies, and site inspections before a final decision is made on the host city. The timeline for this process, including when a host city will be selected, was not specified.

The selection of a host for the 2036 Olympic Games is expected to involve extensive deliberation to ensure the chosen city and nation are capable of delivering a successful and sustainable event.



Story summarized from the original created by GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.

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