# IOC confirms India, Qatar among 7 bidders for 2036 Olympics

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- The Associated Press, 2026-10-06 10:29 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://bit.ly/4j2Gdza

> India and Qatar are confirmed contenders to host the 2036 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee says seven interested candidates are seeking to host the Summer Games.

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