Sebastian Coe Applauds India's 2036 Olympic Bid

Sebastian Coe, the president of World Athletics, expressed enthusiasm for India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, acknowledging the nation's ambition and potential benefits in sports and social development. Coe highlighted the complexity of organizing the Olympics, urging India to clearly define its legacy and communicate the advantages of hosting the Games to the public. Despite India's poor Olympic history, Coe praised initiatives by the Athletics Federation of India to promote youth involvement in sports. India faces stiff competition from other nations, including Indonesia and Egypt, for the Olympic bid. Coe met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya to discuss the bid, emphasizing the need for strong political support if India is awarded the Games. He also noted the importance of being transparent with local communities about the event's impact and legacy.