NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is gearing up in full force to host the 2036 Olympics. Addressing the opening ceremony of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship via video conference, Modi highlighted the country’s recent experience in hosting major global sporting events.“In the past decade, more than 20 major international events have been held in various cities, including the U-17 FIFA World Cup, the Ice Hockey World Championship and major chess tournaments.”
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“The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in India. India is gearing up in full force to host the 2036 Olympics,” Modi said.Taking place from January 4 to 11, the championship features more than 1,000 players representing 58 teams from across the country.“The tournament is expected to showcase the high standards of competition, sportsmanship and talent in Indian volleyball,” an official release said.“Hosting the national volleyball tournament in Varanasi underscores the growing emphasis on strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting athletics development in the city,” he added.“It further strengthens the city’s profile as a center for major national events, which corresponds to its growing role in hosting major cultural and sporting initiatives,” the statement said.
