Articles tagged under: Olympics

Bharat Centre for Olympic Research and Education to open in Gujarat

April 17, 2024
Bharat Centre for Olympic Research and Education to open in Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) on Tuesday, announced that the Bharat Centre for Olympic Research and Education (B-CORE), is slated to open tentatively in June 2024. This Centre, which is set to be the world’s 71st and India’s & South Asia’s inaugural facility, has received official recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) with the official endorsement of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The Bharat Centre for Olympic Research and Education (B-CO...Read More

Five international-level stadiums to come up in SVP Sports Enclave of Ahmedabad

December 26, 2023
Five international-level stadiums to come up in SVP Sports Enclave of Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: The city, which houses the world's largest cricket ground, Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, is now poised to have more international-standard stadiums with the construction of an Olympic-standard football stadium and four other stadiums of international caliber in Ahmedabad. According to sources, both the Central and state governments have already sanctioned the basic plan, and the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has commenced the tendering process for these five stadi...Read More

Gujarat govt considers land acquisition in Godhavi for Olympic sports city

November 11, 2023
Gujarat govt considers land acquisition in Godhavi for Olympic sports city

Godhavi: In the run-up to bidding for hosting the 2036 Olympics here in Gujarat, the state government is considering the acquisition of 500 acres of land in Godhavi to establish a sports city. Reports indicate that the land sought is positioned along the proposed 90-metre Ring Road. A senior government official mentioned, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will bid for the 2029 Youth Olympics and the 2036 Olympics. There is growing optimism about India potentially hosting both of...Read More

Ahmedabad Olympic Village: Primary master plan likely by Nov 30; Tender for construction in Sept 2024

November 08, 2023
Ahmedabad Olympic Village: Primary master plan likely by Nov 30; Tender for construction in Sept 2024

Ahmedabad: India is likely to submit a proposal to host the 2036 Olympics before the International Olympic Council (IOC) next year. In the run-up to that bid, planning for the construction of an Olympic village here in the district is underway. In relation to this, the master planning and vision document for the Olympic village in Ahmedabad is expected to be ready by November 30. The village, to be developed Sughad-Bhat area, will comprise approximately 3,000 houses for athletes and supportin...Read More

PM Modi inaugurates 141st International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai

October 14, 2023
PM Modi inaugurates 141st International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai

Mumbai: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is inaugurating the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session today at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. The IOC session serves as a key meeting of the members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Important decisions regarding the future of Olympic games are made at the IOC Sessions. India is hosting the IOC session for the second time and after a gap of about 40 years. The IOC's 86th session was held in New Delhi in 1983. The ...Read More

IOC chief Thomas Bach: Reliance Foundation’s work exactly reflects our Olympic values and approach

October 12, 2023
IOC chief Thomas Bach: Reliance Foundation’s work exactly reflects our Olympic values and approach

Mumbai:  IOC President Thomas Bach lauded Reliance Foundation and Mrs Nita M Ambani in his opening address on the opening day of the IOC Executive Board meeting in Mumbai on Thursday 12th October. Mr Bach said he was impressed with what he saw on his visit to Reliance Foundation Young Champs Academy in Navi Mumbai. “I had a visit together with our IOC colleague and friend Nita Ambani to their Reliance Foundation and the programmes they're offering there to the kids and youth with regard to...Read More

Gujarat govt sets up SPV for 2036 Olympics bid

August 11, 2023
Gujarat govt sets up SPV for 2036 Olympics bid

Ahmedabad: The state government is preparing to express interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad. The Expression of Interest (EoI) will be submitted to the International Olympics Association to strongly advocate for Ahmedabad as the host city. This proposal will be presented at the IOA meeting in Mumbai next month, highlighting Ahmedabad's infrastructure potential to bolster its candidacy. A dedicated entity, "Gujarat Olympics Planning and Infrastructure Corporation Ltd," has bee...Read More

Gujarat Govt gears up to allocate land for 2036 Olympics athlete village

January 18, 2023
Gujarat Govt gears up to allocate land for 2036 Olympics athlete village

Gandhinagar: The state administration of Gujarat is determined to win the bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games. In a step toward that goal, the state government has started allocating 500 acres of land for the athletes' village. Allocation of the land will shortly start in the Sabarmati, Sughad and Bhat areas of the city as they are in close proximity to Sardar Patel Sports Complex at Motera. If the sources are to be believed, 70 acres of land under GIDC will be allocated for this purpose in...Read More

ગૃહમંત્રી અમિત શાહે ગુજરાતમાં યોજાનારા 2036 ઓલિમ્પિક્સની પ્રારંભિક પૂર્વ તૈયારીઓની સમીક્ષા કરી

January 15, 2023
ગૃહમંત્રી અમિત શાહે ગુજરાતમાં યોજાનારા 2036 ઓલિમ્પિક્સની પ્રારંભિક પૂર્વ તૈયારીઓની સમીક્ષા કરી

અમદાવાદ: આગામી ઓલીમ્પીકસ ર૦૩૬ના યજમાન બનવાની ગુજરાતે પ્રારંભિક તૈયારીઓ શરૂ કરી દીધી છે કેન્દ્રીય ગૃહ અને સહકાર મંત્રી શ્રી અમિતભાઇ શાહ ની અધ્યક્ષતામાં આ અંગેની ઉચ્ચસ્તરીય બેઠક મુખ્યમંત્...Read More

Shah reviews initial plans for hosting Olympic games 2036 in Ahmedabad

December 16, 2022
Shah reviews initial plans for hosting Olympic games 2036 in Ahmedabad

Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister and Lok Sabha member from Gandhinagar constituency, Amitbhai Shah today held a meeting to review the initial preparations to host the year 2036 Olympic games in the city of Ahmedabad. Shah held this meeting in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi among others in Ahmedabad. The meeting discuss proposed sports facilities for Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, in Sardar Patel Sports Complex located nex...Read More