Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 6, 2026 — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially announced that seven nations have submitted formal bids to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games. This confirmation marks a significant step in the selection process for the prestigious global sporting event.

Among the nations confirmed as formal bidders are India and Qatar, signaling strong interest from different regions of the world. The list of contenders also includes South Africa, South Korea, Germany, Hungary, and Turkey. These countries will now proceed through the evaluation stages of the bidding process.

The IOC has set a timeline for the selection of the host city, aiming to make a final decision by the year 2029. This timeframe allows for thorough assessment of each nation’s proposal, including infrastructure, security, financial viability, and legacy plans. The bidding process is designed to ensure that the chosen host city can deliver a successful and sustainable Olympic Games.

The formal bid stage means that these countries have met the initial requirements set by the IOC and have presented preliminary plans for hosting the Games. Further discussions, site visits, and detailed proposal reviews will follow in the coming years.

This expansion of potential host nations reflects the IOC’s ongoing efforts to broaden the reach of the Olympic Games and engage with a diverse range of countries. The final selection will consider numerous factors critical to the success and legacy of the 2036 Olympics.


Story summarized from the original created by By GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press on www.local10.com, see more information here.

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