India 'seriously' considering bid for 2036 Olympic Games: India Sports Minister

[MenInG]

The world's second-most populous nation has previously hosted the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, and Thakur told the Times of India newspaper it was the "right time" to host the Olympics.

"If India is making news in every sector, from manufacturing to services, then why not in the field of sports?

"India is looking very seriously at bidding for the 2036 Olympics," Thakur added.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said it was in preliminary discussions with 10 cities but has not revealed a timeframe for when it plans to award the 2036 edition.

Among potential rivals for the Games are Indonesia and South Korea, as well as Qatar, which hosted this year's FIFA World Cup. Germany is considering whether to launch another Olympic bid despite strong domestic opposition.

Thakur said his government would consult the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and prepare a roadmap ahead of the IOC session in Mumbai next year.

"The IOC session is a prestigious event for India and whatever steps have to be taken to bid along with the IOA, the government will support them. It has to be a joint preparation."

New Delhi hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982 and the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Thakur suggested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat would be presented as a potential Olympic venue.

"Gujarat has several times expressed interest in hosting the Olympics," he said. "They have the infrastructure ... It's also part of the state government's manifesto to host the Olympics in Gujarat."

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/fif...sedgntp&cvid=d782af5d47c84be3b3e98ec0ccd8657d

 

[SpiritOf1903]

They'll get it too

 

[Sidilicious]

No, thank you. We are in no position to win 5-10 gold medals. Let’s work on ourselves as we have been doing for another 10 years, and we should become a mid table team with 3-4 gold by 2032. Then let’s bid for 2044 or 48.

 

[moghul]

The way India is progressing , its not an unrealistic goal.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Imagine cricket being in the Olympics in India.

Every stadium would be a sell out witb thunderous crowds.

 

[JaDed]

The way India is progressing , its not an unrealistic goal.

It’s a silly goal to have, Olympics can destroy economies, unless India expects to progress accordingly till 2036.

 

[Sidilicious]

It’s a silly goal to have, Olympics can destroy economies, unless India expects to progress accordingly till 2036.

I think it’s a fine goal. But only once you have established yourself as a bottom midfield player.

With the growth coming in the sports sector, Olympics would provide another boost in creating more sports professionals and growing the sports economy.

However, as I said earlier, we need to achieve a certain level so that we can sustain over a long term. If we remain at our current level, the economic growth will be a blip and then we will see a decline. In 8 years time, our fitness and sports sector would have grown and become professional enough. We already see that in the areas such as weightlifting, wresting (to an extent). When this catches up with other sports and areas the industry will be ripe for a big boost with the Olympics.

 

[MenInG]

Was hoping they would try for the FIFA World Cup

 

[Champ_Pal]

I hope India does not get it.

 

[Sidilicious]

Was hoping they would try for the FIFA World Cup

Another one for the 40s. For that india needs to be good enough to make it to the finals on merit. The increase in teams has helped, so India just needs to be too 8. IIRC, they are ranked in mid teens in Asia. So improvement over the next ten years is needed. I think it’s coming.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Was hoping they would try for the FIFA World Cup

China hasn't hosted yet and India will ? No, Indian turn will come 20-24 years after China whenever that is.

 

[MenInG]

China hasn't hosted yet and India will ? No, Indian turn will come 20-24 years after China whenever that is.

China is not on the Xmas card list

If Qatar can be castigated for workers etc then China shouldnt stand a chance for treatment of Muslims.

 

[Bhaijaan]

A lot of work is being done in developing sports infrastructure in Bharat. It’s still not enough however. We need to spend a lot more money on this and even more importantly we need to inspire our kids to take up sports and strive for excellence instead of acting like weirdos making reels and stupid stuff.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1830093224234697212

 

[deltexas]

I hope Ind withdraws the bid. The infrastructure is just not there for hosting the Olympics. They should focus first on hosting cricket ICC events with amenities to the spectators. TV rights are all good but the general spectator experience has loads of improvements needed. Ind should not even think of hosting the Olympics until atleast 2050 . Plus the financial drain the Olympics have is insane. Also Ind doesnt have a sporting culture other than cricket.

 

[JaDed]

Completely avoid it for next 30 years, get the organisation in line first.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I hope Ind withdraws the bid. The infrastructure is just not there for hosting the Olympics. They should focus first on hosting cricket ICC events with amenities to the spectators. TV rights are all good but the general spectator experience has loads of improvements needed. Ind should not even think of hosting the Olympics until atleast 2050 . Plus the financial drain the Olympics have is insane. Also Ind doesnt have a sporting culture other than cricket.

We are a growing economy backed by cash rich sponsors.

Besides as a country. We are in the process of building new infra at record speed anyway.

Thing is people have memories of 2010 CWG scams and are afraid this will go the same way.

 

[deltexas]

We are a growing economy backed by cash rich sponsors.

Besides as a country. We are in the process of building new infra at record speed anyway.

Thing is people have memories of 2010 CWG scams and are afraid this will go the same way.

We are a growing economy backed by cash rich sponsors.
- exactly the reason why Ind should not host . Ind is still a "growing" economy. A few cash rich sponsors cant cure the infrastructure and organizing inadequacies.

Besides as a country. We are in the process of building new infra at record speed anyway.
- Again why. Ind is still in the process. Nowhere near close to whats needed. A lot of it is basic infra which is already existent in other countries and Ind is catching up. The current infra is way inadequate.

Thing is people have memories of 2010 CWG scams and are afraid this will go the same way.
- and yes, this should be a learning experience, nothing that doesnt need to be dissed at. Did Ind learn from it ? I am not sure totally. The 2023 WC was a great option to showcase but the organization was a shamble. And this a few thousands of foreign spectators. the olympics will have hundreds of thousands of foreign spectators and contestants. Totally totally different ball game . Again , not being negative - just stating that Ind has to be fully prepared before going to bid on something like this

 

[Bhaijaan]

We are a growing economy backed by cash rich sponsors.
- exactly the reason why Ind should not host . Ind is still a "growing" economy. A few cash rich sponsors cant cure the infrastructure and organizing inadequacies.

Besides as a country. We are in the process of building new infra at record speed anyway.
- Again why. Ind is still in the process. Nowhere near close to whats needed. A lot of it is basic infra which is already existent in other countries and Ind is catching up. The current infra is way inadequate.

Thing is people have memories of 2010 CWG scams and are afraid this will go the same way.
- and yes, this should be a learning experience, nothing that doesnt need to be dissed at. Did Ind learn from it ? I am not sure totally. The 2023 WC was a great option to showcase but the organization was a shamble. And this a few thousands of foreign spectators. the olympics will have hundreds of thousands of foreign spectators and contestants. Totally totally different ball game . Again , not being negative - just stating that Ind has to be fully prepared before going to bid on something like this

You are literally saying there should be no Olympics.

Few failing economies not being able to manage the Olympics doesn’t mean a country like Bharat which is a future Omega Power should feel discouraged to host it.

We will not only be able to host a very successful Olympics but we might as well prove we can make it work and even make profits and long term gains from it. Hell we might end up saving the Olympics.

Remember m, this is the same what cynics said about rockets program but we delivered at a fraction of price compared to NASA.

 

[deltexas]

You are literally saying there should be no Olympics.

Few failing economies not being able to manage the Olympics doesn’t mean a country like Bharat which is a future Omega Power should feel discouraged to host it.

We will not only be able to host a very successful Olympics but we might as well prove we can make it work and even make profits and long term gains from it. Hell we might end up saving the Olympics.

Remember m, this is the same what cynics said about rockets program but we delivered at a fraction of price compared to NASA.

No- I'm not saying there shouldn't be. What I'm saying is that Ind should be totally prepared for it and not go in half baked jugaad approach. Olympics are a showcase of your country to teh world- so wanna put the best foot forward.

And I'll be honest- Ind has a long way to be an omega power. Just use China as an example. China is so so far ahead of ind- it's actually unfair to china to compare Ind economy to it. Again nothing wrong- but acknowledging the teality is a first honest step towards achieving it.

And rockets are different than hosting real ground events. Again Ind should host Olympics in the future - just not now. Get infra going, plan a few trial events before - may asian soccer world cup, asian or commonwealth games, a eurasian tournament maybe etc etc..

 

[FearlessRoar]

India makes formal bid to host 2036 Olympics​

In a significant move towards realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in India in 2036, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially expressed the nation's interest. The IOA submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission on October 1, marking India's formal bid for this prestigious global event.

"This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country," a source confirmed to India Today.

Los Angeles in the USA will host the 2028 Summer Olympics, and Brisbane, Australia, will host the 2032 Games. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has said interest in hosting 2036 has so far attracted cities in the double digits.

Prime Minister Modi has consistently expressed a desire for India to host the Olympics and Paralympics, underscoring the importance of this bid to the country's sporting future. During the Independence Day celebrations at his New Delhi residence, he invited feedback from Indian athletes who participated in the Paris Olympics, stating that their experiences would be instrumental in the planning and preparation efforts for the 2036 Games.

"India is preparing to host the 2036 Olympics. In this regard, the input from athletes who have played in previous Olympics is very important. You all must have observed and experienced many things. We want to document this and share it with the government so that we don't miss out on any small details in the preparation for 2036," PM Modi said at the gathering.

India's commitment to hosting the 2036 Games was further emphasized at the IOC's 141st session in Mumbai last year, where PM Modi declared, "We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organize the Olympics on Indian soil in the year 2036. This is the age-old dream and aspiration of 140 crore Indians."

IOC President Thomas Bach has also lent his support, remarking that there is a "strong case" for India to host the Olympics, further solidifying India's candidature. With a diverse and growing interest in sports across the nation, hosting the Olympics is seen as a transformative opportunity that could elevate India's sports infrastructure, boost tourism, and inspire the next generation of athletes.

India joins nine other nations in vying for the 2036 Olympics, including Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey, Poland, Egypt, and South Korea. The competition among these countries will go through a rigorous selection process, led by the IOC's Future Host Commission.

If selected, the 2036 Olympics would be a landmark moment for India, realizing a dream held by millions and putting India firmly on the global sports stage.

India makes formal bid to host 2036 Olympics

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officially submitted a Letter of Intent to the Future Host Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), formally expressing India's interest in hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036.

www.indiatoday.in

 

[FearlessRoar]

2036 Olympics: India's Ambitious Bid Plan Includes Cricket in Mumbai, Hockey in Bhubaneswar

India's ambitious plan to host the 2036 Olympics aims to transform the event into a nationwide movement. Having never hosted the Olympics before, India is seeking to organize a multi-sport event for the first time since the 2010 Commonwealth Games. In 2023, during the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed India's intention to bid for the event. Earlier, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) submitted a letter of intent to the IOC’s future host commission, marking the first official step toward hosting the Games.

While India has not confirmed a specific host city, reports suggest Ahmedabad will be the focal point of the bid. However, the government is exploring the possibility of making the Olympics a pan-India event, with sports spread across multiple cities. For instance, cricket could take place in Mumbai, kayaking in Pune, canoeing in Bhopal, and hockey in Bhubaneswar.

An official involved in the planning explained:

“This is something in the making. How the final picture will look, none of us know right now. We will make a plan and present it to the IOC. Based on those conversations, decisions will be taken. We want to take sports to other parts of India and make it a movement for the full country.”

Ahmedabad is reportedly preparing sports infrastructure worth ₹6,000 crore to support its Olympic ambitions. Key projects include the Naranpura Sports Complex, set to begin construction in March, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Sports Enclave near Narendra Modi Stadium, and the Karai Sports Hub.

In addition to bidding for the 2036 Olympics, India has expressed interest in hosting other major sporting events, such as the 2030 Youth Olympics. However, India faces stiff competition, with at least ten other cities worldwide, including bids from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, expressing interest in hosting the Olympics.

To date, India has hosted only a few major multi-sport events: the 1951 and 1982 Asian Games, the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games, and the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

2036 Olympics - India's Ambitious Bid Plan Includes Cricket In Mumbai, Hockey In Bhubaneshwar: Reports

India's ambitious plan to host the 2036 Olympics includes a plan to make the marquee event a movement across the whole country. India has never hosted the Olympics in history and is looking to host a multi-sport event for the first time since the 2010 Commonwealth Games.Last year, the IOA...

www.timesnownews.com

 

[Bhaijaan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877362375763857906

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877335525859725607

 

[Bhaijaan]

Set to be the most expensive bid ever

https://twitter.com/x/status/1906203923733434552

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Moodi wants a legacy.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

All decent Pakistanis should support this bid. What a success story it will be if India can pull of an olympics. It will boost the whole region.

Mohammed Bin Salman said the Qatar World Cup was the World Cup of all of Arabia, just a few years before this statement they were threatening to boycott Qatar forever, build a trench around them and completely stopped all exports.

I hope by 2036 South Asia has a similar sense of unity and togetherness and has overcome these differences.

 

[RexRex]

My first thought is this is a bad idea and the country is nowhere near ready, even by 2036. But I have no clue as to how Ahmedabad's infrastructure compares to the rest of India. Maybe the Gujjus on here who have travelled across India can chip in and let us know what the situation there is really like.

 

[RexRex]

Also, why hasn't the BJP renamed Ahmedabad to something hindu-sounding ? Very odd in this era. You'd think that would be the first city on the chopping block.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Moodi wants a legacy.

He wants to be immortal.

I think he wants to solve Bharat-China or Bharat-Pakistan, at least one issue before he’s gone.

That will be his lasting legacy apart from avoiding a nuclear attack on Ukraine and reviving Sanatan.

 

[Bhaijaan]

All decent Pakistanis should support this bid. What a success story it will be if India can pull of an olympics. It will boost the whole region.

Mohammed Bin Salman said the Qatar World Cup was the World Cup of all of Arabia, just a few years before this statement they were threatening to boycott Qatar forever, build a trench around them and completely stopped all exports.

I hope by 2036 South Asia has a similar sense of unity and togetherness and has overcome these differences.

Such support among south asian brothers can really take us a long way.

We must hold hands and progress together

 

[Bhaijaan]

Also, why hasn't the BJP renamed Ahmedabad to something hindu-sounding ? Very odd in this era. You'd think that would be the first city on the chopping block.

Many people have demanded it to be named Karnavati

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Such support among south asian brothers can really take us a long way.

We must hold hands and progress together

Arabians are all majority Muslim. You do realise India is basically a United continent?. An achievement but India's population alone is not fair off Muslims worldwide!

 

[Bhaijaan]

Arabians are all majority Muslim. You do realise India is basically a United continent?. An achievement but India's population alone is not fair off Muslims worldwide!

Arabs are killing each other, we are still relatively much more peaceful. Don’t ever doubt us. We are kept divided by political propaganda bro.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Thanks, but no thanks. Hosting the Olympics isn't a joke. We don't need daily news about foreigners getting looted or visiting teams struggling with poor facilities in India.

 

[Rajdeep]

Thanks, but no thanks. Hosting the Olympics isn't a joke. We don't need daily news about foreigners getting looted or visiting teams struggling with poor facilities in India.

When Qatar hosted the FIFA world cup, there were daily news about mis treatment of labours and human rights violation. So much so that BBC even banned showing the opening ceremony in protest. However the show went on.

So dont think India should worry much about what foreigners say and just host this event. It will be great boost for the country as hosting olympics is a big thing. BJP need to be in power though by then...else we may see scams like CWG which we saw under Congress during Commonwealth games Delhi 2010.

 

[Bhaijaan]

When Qatar hosted the FIFA world cup, there were daily news about mis treatment of labours and human rights violation. So much so that BBC even banned showing the opening ceremony in protest. However the show went on.

So dont think India should worry much about what foreigners say and just host this event. It will be great boost for the country as hosting olympics is a big thing. BJP need to be in power though by then...else we may see scams like CWG which we saw under Congress during Commonwealth games Delhi 2010.

Our target should be to secure a Top 10 place in the medals tally by 2036. Hosting an Olympics will be great but it would feel better if we have reached another level as a sporting nation by then. Unfortunately our youth is a busy making reels and stuff. Need a major social change in the country. China absolutely nailed it.

 

[Rajdeep]

Our target should be to secure a Top 10 place in the medals tally by 2036. Hosting an Olympics will be great but it would feel better if we have reached another level as a sporting nation by then. Unfortunately our youth is a busy making reels and stuff. Need a major social change in the country. China absolutely nailed it.

Both can happen in parallel though. Qatar will never win FIFA wc in our lifetime but that didnt stop them from hosting the event. India have no chance of being in top 10 medal tally by 2036. It would take few generations for that. But we can still host it.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Both can happen in parallel though. Qatar will never win FIFA wc in our lifetime but that didnt stop them from hosting the event. India have no chance of being in top 10 medal tally by 2036. It would take few generations for that. But we can still host it.

Qatar is a nobody compared to us. They’re just a couple of filthy rich royal families controlling an island. They don’t represent the aspirations of 1.5 billion people of the world.

For Bharat, it should not just be about displaying a bunch of world class stadiums and city infrastructure, but also about sending a message that we have well and truly arrived as a sporting nation. Exactly what China did in 2008. We would be like 28 years late anyway even if managed a Top 10 finish.

If we are still like a 70th, 50th something ranked nation by then, i am not sure hosting alone would bring much joy to the people.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

When Qatar hosted the FIFA world cup, there were daily news about mis treatment of labours and human rights violation. So much so that BBC even banned showing the opening ceremony in protest. However the show went on.

So dont think India should worry much about what foreigners say and just host this event. It will be great boost for the country as hosting olympics is a big thing. BJP need to be in power though by then...else we may see scams like CWG which we saw under Congress during Commonwealth games Delhi 2010.

By all means India can host the Olympic Games, but Qatar is light years ahead of India in infrastructure and general hygiene. I don't know why you are comparing the two.

 

[Bhaijaan]

By all means India can host the Olympic Games, but Qatar is light years ahead of India in infrastructure and general hygiene. I don't know why you are comparing the two.

Qatar isn’t even a thing on Bharat’s scale.

Our national capital region alone is better than Qatar with 20 times the population.

Sure you wanna compare an open mall to world’s biggest country in terms of people living, it’s your choice but it hardly makes any sense.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Qatar isn’t even a thing on Bharat’s scale.

Our national capital region alone is better than Qatar with 20 times the population.

Sure you wanna compare an open mall to world’s biggest country in terms of people living, it’s your choice but it hardly makes any sense.

Fine. Then this time there should be no need to clear the beggars and cows off the roads surrounding any stadiums used for the Olympics.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Fine. Then this time there should be no need to clear the beggars and cows off the roads surrounding any stadiums used for the Olympics.

Those are issues of bigger nations not of open malls where 64 people live and only the rich are allowed to settle. Real countries have real issues. Part of life and no Olympics changes that.

 

[Rajdeep]

By all means India can host the Olympic Games, but Qatar is light years ahead of India in infrastructure and general hygiene. I don't know why you are comparing the two.

Infrastructure that is build exploiting migrant labours by keeping them in inhumane conditions. BBC raised this point exactly and lots of protest took place from western world whether it is acceptable to have world cup hosted in such a country. However it didnt stop the event to take place. So against all adversaries, India also must back themselves to hold this tournament successfully. Racists like you will always highlight the hygiene part or pick other bones to pull us down but that should not deter emerging superpower like India.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Infrastructure that is build exploiting migrant labours by keeping them in inhumane conditions. BBC raised this point exactly and lots of protest took place from western world whether it is acceptable to have world cup hosted in such a country. However it didnt stop the event to take place. So against all adversaries, India also must back themselves to hold this tournament successfully. Racists like you will always highlight the hygiene part or pick other bones to pull us down but that should not deter emerging superpower like India.

Wanting good hygiene and infrastructure is not racist, otherwise every Indian who has left for the west is a racist including you.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Fine. Then this time there should be no need to clear the beggars and cows off the roads surrounding any stadiums used for the Olympics.

Cows are part of the culture. If westerners could survive without alcohol in Qatar they can survive a stray cow or two in India.

One thing the Qatar world cup showed the world is the moans of certain countries will continue no matter how hard non western countries try.

 

[Rajdeep]

Wanting good hygiene and infrastructure is not racist, otherwise every Indian who has left for the west is a racist including you.

Considering it is coming from you and knowing your posting history it will not be tough to guess the intention behind reminding everyone about beggars, cows, hygiene etc. in India. Surely it is not for the care of olympics.

Dont worry, if Ahmedabad gets to host the Olympics, India will ensure no stones remains unturned. People like you will continue to cry and moan but that must not deter Indias ambition.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Cows are part of the culture. If westerners could survive without alcohol in Qatar they can survive a stray cow or two in India.

One thing the Qatar world cup showed the world is the moans of certain countries will continue no matter how hard non western countries try.

I don't have any problem with cows or India hosting the Olympics. I only responded once @Bhaijaan compared Qatar unfavourably with India which I felt was misplaced arrogance. There was a lot of western criticism of Qatar for various reasons, but it was actually a very successful event. I don't really understand why Indians are criticising though, and if they do, then we have to criticise India by western standards as well if we want to maintain consistency in our judgement.

 

[Rajdeep]

Fine. Then this time there should be no need to clear the beggars and cows off the roads surrounding any stadiums used for the Olympics.

Continue being racist and that too sitting behind computer screen in Bradford.

Btw, I was in Bradford this weekend on my trip to Leeds. By Gawd..whattay place

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Continue being racist and that too sitting behind computer screen in Bradford.

Btw, I was in Bradford this weekend on my trip to Leeds. By Gawd..whattay place

I don't live in Bradford, but it is quite funny seeing you parroting white Brit racism while getting burned over legit criticism of hygiene in India.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I don't have any problem with cows or India hosting the Olympics. I only responded once @Bhaijaan compared Qatar unfavourably with India which I felt was misplaced arrogance. There was a lot of western criticism of Qatar for various reasons, but it was actually a very successful event. I don't really understand why Indians are criticising though, and if they do, then we have to criticise India by western standards as well if we want to maintain consistency in our judgement.

Bhaijaaan had a non binary ex according to @Bhaag Viru Bhaag and his thinking is also a bit non binary, he is a lover of the Middle East but seems to now consider Qatar a shopping mall. I was responding to you without taking into account the wider context of the discussion with him

 

[Rajdeep]

I don't live in Bradford, but it is quite funny seeing you parroting white Brit racism while getting burned over legit criticism of hygiene in India.

Racism against a racist person is okay… my conscience allows it. By the way, every racist connotation or stereotype has a realm of reality. So, you can't say hygiene in India is a legitimate concern but that Bradford isn't. There is a lot of substance in the latter, and I can see why white people refer to it in a condescending way.

Look, mate, I'll be honest with you. I was having a discussion with @Bhaijaan in this thread about how, if Qatar could hold a FIFA World Cup despite all the criticism from the West, India should also not worry about external opinions and focus on hosting the Olympics. Then you came barging in with racist stereotypes—cows, beggars, hygiene, etc.—and expected people to just let it go? Do you really think that if India were to host the Olympics, it would allow cows or beggars to roam the streets or linger outside the stadiums? Do you honestly believe hygiene wouldn’t be taken care of for such a mega event?

Every country undergoes transformations when hosting major events. Don’t you think Paris has its own issues? It’s currently one of the most unhygienic European cities due to the influx of illegal immigrants, and its streets are filled with beggars. However, when Paris hosted the last Olympics, was it not a success?

The issue with you is you think you are the smart one here and rest all are fools. Wake up, dude.

 

[Bhaijaan]

After thinking long and hard, I would like to take back my comment calling Qatar an open mall. It’s actually an airport complex that has a business centre and some football stadiums.

Well done Qatar airways.

 

[TSA321]

Qatar isn’t even a thing on Bharat’s scale.

Our national capital region alone is better than Qatar with 20 times the population.

Still managed to beat you in football

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Qatar stroll past India 3-0

Qatar beat India 3-0 in Bhubaneswar as they top group after matchday 2 in the first stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying.

www.espn.co.uk

 

[Bhaijaan]

Still managed to beat you in football

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Qatar stroll past India 3-0

Qatar beat India 3-0 in Bhubaneswar as they top group after matchday 2 in the first stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying.

www.espn.co.uk

So what?
Bharat defeats US at cricket.

 

[Prince of Dorne]

The amount of concerns Pakistanis (both residents and Brits) show regarding Cows and general hygiene in India if they showed a fraction of that for their own country it wouldn't be a borderline failed state.

 

[sweep_shot]

I don't live in Bradford, but it is quite funny seeing you parroting white Brit racism while getting burned over legit criticism of hygiene in India.

Wanting good hygiene and infrastructure is not racist, otherwise every Indian who has left for the west is a racist including you.

Some of these Indians can dish it out but can't take it.

They cry about racism but they themselves are the biggest racists I have seen. They are racist toward Muslims, blacks etc.

 

[sweep_shot]

India would be a terrible venue for Olympics. I hope they will not go through with this.

 

[Prince of Dorne]

India would be a terrible venue for Olympics. I hope they will not go through with this.

Thanks for saying this, now I know we're gonna pull this off

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Racism against a racist person is okay… my conscience allows it. By the way, every racist connotation or stereotype has a realm of reality. So, you can't say hygiene in India is a legitimate concern but that Bradford isn't. There is a lot of substance in the latter, and I can see why white people refer to it in a condescending way.

Look, mate, I'll be honest with you. I was having a discussion with @Bhaijaan in this thread about how, if Qatar could hold a FIFA World Cup despite all the criticism from the West, India should also not worry about external opinions and focus on hosting the Olympics. Then you came barging in with racist stereotypes—cows, beggars, hygiene, etc.—and expected people to just let it go? Do you really think that if India were to host the Olympics, it would allow cows or beggars to roam the streets or linger outside the stadiums? Do you honestly believe hygiene wouldn’t be taken care of for such a mega event?

Every country undergoes transformations when hosting major events. Don’t you think Paris has its own issues? It’s currently one of the most unhygienic European cities due to the influx of illegal immigrants, and its streets are filled with beggars. However, when Paris hosted the last Olympics, was it not a success?

The issue with you is you think you are the smart one here and rest all are fools. Wake up, dude.

But you are calling me racist without any justification, when all I did was respond in the same vein after you yourself have admitted you and @Bhaijaan were critical of Qatar using western standards. So I don't understand why you think it is racist when I use western standards to judge India's bid for the Olympics. especially given that I am a born westerner, so will obviously already have these inclinations buried deep in my psyche, unlike either you or Bhaijaan.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

The amount of concerns Pakistanis (both residents and Brits) show regarding Cows and general hygiene in India if they showed a fraction of that for their own country it wouldn't be a borderline failed state.

The hygiene in Britain is pretty good, at least in public spaces, and the cows are generally kept in the fields, you wouldn't see them on the roads or streets.

 

[HalBass9]

The amount of concerns Pakistanis (both residents and Brits) show regarding Cows and general hygiene in India if they showed a fraction of that for their own country it wouldn't be a borderline failed state.

Indians should focus more on improving hygiene in their own country rather than engaging in whataboutism concerning a much poorer nation. Despite being the world’s 5th largest economy, hygiene standards in many parts of India remain comparable to some of the poorest countries in Africa. If Indians genuinely care about their reputation for cleanliness, they should be less concerned with Pakistan’s economy and more focused on improving sanitation in India. If India can afford to host the Olympics, it can certainly invest in initiatives that would make the country cleaner or at least give the appearance of better hygiene.

 

[HalBass9]

No South Asian country should be allowed to host an event as prestigious as the Olympics. Mentally, psychologically, and in terms of etiquette, none of these countries are adequately prepared to manage such a high level international event.

 

[sweep_shot]

No South Asian country should be allowed to host an event as prestigious as the Olympics. Mentally, psychologically, and in terms of etiquette, none of these countries are adequately prepared to manage such a high level international event.

Agree.

I think only China can host it from Asia. Maybe Japan, South Korea, and gulf states too. That's about it.

Rest of Asia is not ready to host Olympics. Olympics shouldn't be ruined like cricket has been ruined.

 

[Suleiman]

As long as they’re only “considering” then it’s not a big deal.

 

[Hitman]

The hygiene in Britain is pretty good, at least in public spaces, and the cows are generally kept in the fields, you wouldn't see them on the roads or streets.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1904751800789369274

 

[sweep_shot]

As long as they’re only “considering” then it’s not a big deal.

Agree.

They can consider for 500 years. No problem as long as they don't host it.

 

[Hitman]

The amount of concerns Pakistanis (both residents and Brits) show regarding Cows and general hygiene in India if they showed a fraction of that for their own country it wouldn't be a borderline failed state.

Borderline? You're kidding, right?

 

[Rajdeep]

But you are calling me racist without any justification, when all I did was respond in the same vein after you yourself have admitted you and @Bhaijaan were critical of Qatar using western standards. So I don't understand why you think it is racist when I use western standards to judge India's bid for the Olympics. especially given that I am a born westerner, so will obviously already have these inclinations buried deep in my psyche, unlike either you or Bhaijaan.

I was not critical of Qatar. What I was saying was since Qatar hosted a successful FIFA WC even after criticism from western world and BBC banning the opening ceremony as a protest, India also should not care about what outsiders say and bid to host olympics. This is not a criticism on Qatar. You just heard the name Qatar, a muslim country frm the mouth of bunch of hindus and thought it is your moral duty to defend it without getting the full context.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I was not critical of Qatar. What I was saying was since Qatar hosted a successful FIFA WC even after criticism from western world and BBC banning the opening ceremony as a protest, India also should not care about what outsiders say and bid to host olympics. This is not a criticism on Qatar. You just heard the name Qatar, a muslim country frm the mouth of bunch of hindus and thought it is your moral duty to defend it without getting the full context.

I didn't quote you though, I quoted @Bhaijaan and he most definitely was critical of Qatar. Since then you have also piped up with criticism of Qatar, which I don't have a problem with, but when I use similar yardsticks for India, then you suddenly start throwing words around like racist. Please understand, I don't really have any objection to India hosting an Olympics, but if the standard should be so high that Qatar can be criticised, then only fair that we look at India objectively as well.

 

[Rajdeep]

I didn't quote you though, I quoted @Bhaijaan and he most definitely was critical of Qatar. Since then you have also piped up with criticism of Qatar, which I don't have a problem with, but when I use similar yardsticks for India, then you suddenly start throwing words around like racist. Please understand, I don't really have any objection to India hosting an Olympics, but if the standard should be so high that Qatar can be criticised, then only fair that we look at India objectively as well.

You did, post #38 and lectured me how Qatar is lightyears ahead of India etc. I have no issues what is your discussion with Bhaijaan but if you quote me, I will respond.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

You did, post #38 and lectured me how Qatar is lightyears ahead of India etc. I have no issues what is your discussion with Bhaijaan but if you quote me, I will respond.

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You are correct, I did quote you, and actually it backs up my point that both you and bhaijaan were very critical of Qatar before I even joined the conversation, then when I applied similar standards to your call for India to host the Olympics you started playing the racist card, even though there was nothing remotely racist in what I said.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

You are correct, I did quote you, and actually it backs up my point that both you and bhaijaan were very critical of Qatar before I even joined the conversation, then when I applied similar standards to your call for India to host the Olympics you started playing the racist card, even though there was nothing remotely racist in what I said.

@Bhaijaan and @Rajdeep are two sides of the same coin.

 

[Rajdeep]

You are correct, I did quote you, and actually it backs up my point that both you and bhaijaan were very critical of Qatar before I even joined the conversation, then when I applied similar standards to your call for India to host the Olympics you started playing the racist card, even though there was nothing remotely racist in what I said.

Nah...you are wrong again.

1. My first post in this thread was post #34 where I said if Qatar can host FIFA world cup against all adversaries, India should not bother much about outer world as well.

2. Bhaijaan came back saying our focus should be top 10 medal tally first to which I responded (on Post #36) that Both can happen in parallel. Till here have I ever criticized Qatar?

3. Then suddenly you barged in (post #38) with your racist stereotypes and accusing me why am I comparing the two countries and how Qatar is miles ahead of India. None of my previous post mentioned that I have done any of that.

4. Then obviously if you will bring cows, street beggars and other stereotypes in subsequent posts, we have to respond in the same tone reminding you of Bradford and other shinning lights. Not only me, even brother @DeadlyVenom course corrected you but you refuse to learn.

5. Then this morning you were saying me how you were native British born as if that will impress me in anyway. Mai kya karu yaar? LOL

We understand your Qatar bhakti but till post #38 my intention was not to criticize them at all, genuinely. Remember what I said yesterday, you ain't fooling no one as most posters are educated here.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

When Qatar hosted the FIFA world cup, there were daily news about mis treatment of labours and human rights violation.

Arabs are killing each other, we are still relatively much more peaceful. Don’t ever doubt us. We are kept divided by political propaganda bro.

Qatar is a nobody compared to us. They’re just a couple of filthy rich royal families controlling an island. They don’t represent the aspirations of 1.5 billion people of the world.

These are all posts before I even made a comment. Yet when I voiced concerns over infrastructure and hygiene in India, you got immediately defensive. Again...I don't have any problem with India hosting the Olympics, I shouldn't have to keep repeating this. But if you are going to set high standards for Qatar then why do you play the racism card when the same is done for India?

 

[Rajdeep]

These are all posts before I even made a comment. Yet when I voiced concerns over infrastructure and hygiene in India, you got immediately defensive. Again...I don't have any problem with India hosting the Olympics, I shouldn't have to keep repeating this. But if you are going to set high standards for Qatar then why do you play the racism card when the same is done for India?

First of all, what Bhaijaan says is not something I am responsible for as I can only speak for myself. So not sure why you are quoting his posts and holding it against me.

Second, the one liner you quoted from my post is only a part of it to suit your narrative. Here is the complete sentence -
When Qatar hosted the FIFA world cup, there were daily news about mis treatment of labours and human rights violation. So much so that BBC even banned showing the opening ceremony in protest. However the show went on.

So dont think India should worry much about what foreigners say and just host this event.

I didn't got defensive at all and was just debating with you which is the purpose of this forum. Even in this post you are lying about me trying to set high standards for Qatar when I have never done that at all in this thread.

Racism doesn't bother me. But when someone try to become racist forgetting their own heritage, I exactly know which string to pull to get reactions. Thats all.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

First of all, what Bhaijaan says is not something I am responsible for as I can only speak for myself. So not sure why you are quoting his posts and holding it against me.

Second, the one liner you quoted from my post is only a part of it to suit your narrative. Here is the complete sentence -
When Qatar hosted the FIFA world cup, there were daily news about mis treatment of labours and human rights violation. So much so that BBC even banned showing the opening ceremony in protest. However the show went on.

So dont think India should worry much about what foreigners say and just host this event.

I didn't got defensive at all and was just debating with you which is the purpose of this forum. Even in this post you are lying about me trying to set high standards for Qatar when I have never done that at all in this thread.

Racism doesn't bother me. But when someone try to become racist forgetting their own heritage, I exactly know which string to pull to get reactions. Thats all.

I am not holding anything against you, I already explained that since you were discussing Qatar from a critical point of view, then why should the same standards not be applied to India's bid? But then you for some reason found this to be racist. So what was racist about my post? You never did clarify when pushed.

 

[Rajdeep]

I am not holding anything against you, I already explained that since you were discussing Qatar from a critical point of view, then why should the same standards not be applied to India's bid? But then you for some reason found this to be racist. So what was racist about my post? You never did clarify when pushed.

As explained numerous times in my previous posts, I have never discussed Qatar from a critical point of view. I have even pin pointed the post# categorically about the entire discussion and what I have said and in what context. You have either massive issue with comprehension skills or deliberately acting ignorant. Please highlight the post where I was critical of Qatar?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

As explained numerous times in my previous posts, I have never discussed Qatar from a critical point of view. I have even pin pointed the post# categorically about the entire discussion and what I have said and in what context. You have either massive issue with comprehension skills or deliberately acting ignorant. Please highlight the post where I was critical of Qatar?

I already have, I am not going to keep repeating myself. If you have not been critical of Qatar, neither have I been critical of India. These were legitimate concerns which will be discussed in western circles, and no doubt overcome if the games are to go ahead in India.

 

[Rajdeep]

I already have, I am not going to keep repeating myself. If you have not been critical of Qatar, neither have I been critical of India. These were legitimate concerns which will be discussed in western circles, and no doubt overcome if the games are to go ahead in India.

No you didn't. And if you have, perhaps your said post was deleted. So can you be kind enough to highlight where in this thread have I been critical of Qatar? Forget about games go ahead in India or not, just address this point first.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I already have, I am not going to keep repeating myself. If you have not been critical of Qatar, neither have I been critical of India. These were legitimate concerns which will be discussed in western circles, and no doubt overcome if the games are to go ahead in India.

No you didn't. And if you have, perhaps your said post was deleted. So can you be kind enough to highlight where in this thread have I been critical of Qatar? Forget about games go ahead in India or not, just address this point first.