Ahmedabad faces South Korea, Qatar, Munich, South Africa, Türkiye and Hungary in 2036 Olympics bid

On 2026-10-13, Ahmedabad was building its case to host the 2036 Olympics and faced competition from cities and countries with different advantages.

Rivals outlined include Munich with existing venues, Qatar with event-ready infrastructure, South Korea with a regional model, South Africa with a continental ambition, Istanbul with Olympic experience, and Hungary with a low-construction approach.

Each contender offers challenges and lessons for India.