North News
Chandigarh, August 15
In a significant reaffirmation of India’s ambitions to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address, emphasised the nation’s commitment to bringing the world’s largest sporting event to Indian soil.
“India organising the G20 Summit has proven that we have the capability to organise large-scale events… It is our dream that the 2036 Olympics is hosted on the Indian soil. We are preparing for it, moving forward,” said Prime Minister Modi.
“On behalf of 140 crore countrymen, I congratulate all our athletes and players… In the next few days, a huge contingent of India will leave for Paris to participate in the Paralympics. I extend best wishes to all our Paralympians,” he added.
