President said- India wants to host Olympics: Kabaddi should also be included in the games; Modi has also expressed his desire to host

President Draupadi Murmu said that India is excited to host the 2036 Olympic Games. If the 2036 Games are held in India, the culture of sports in the country will grow rapidly and new players will be inspired to enter sports. Talking to senior PTI editors at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that sports like Kabaddi should also be included in the Olympics. In the Paris Olympics, which ended in August, India won a total of 6 medals including 5 bronze and one silver. Likes to watch Indian sports
Murmu said, “I like to watch sports, but do not get many opportunities to watch it. Whenever I get a chance, I like to watch Indian sports. Olympics should definitely be held in India. With their arrival, players will be inspired to play sports.” Hosting can be done by 2026
The 2028 Olympic Games are to be held in America and 2032 in Australia. The hosting of the 2036 Games is not decided, the International Olympic Committee can take a decision on hosting by 2026 or 2027. Apart from India, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Indonesia, Mexico and Qatar are also contenders for hosting. PM Modi has also expressed his desire to host the games. Before the President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also expressed his desire to host the Olympic Games in his speech on 15 August. He is confident that the country can host a show-piece event like the Olympics. Modi had said, “It is India’s dream to host the 2036 Olympic Games. We have also started preparing for it.” Murmu played badminton with Nehwal. Recently, the President played badminton with shuttler Saina Nehwal, who won an Olympic medal for India. He also posted his photo with Nehwal on social media. Both were playing badminton in the Rashtrapati Bhavan itself. Murmu posted a photo with Nehwal and wrote, Natural love for sports. The President also flagged off the trophy tour of Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest football tournament. India was at 71st position in Paris Olympics
The Olympic Games in Paris ended on 11 August. India was at 71st position by winning 5 bronze and 1 silver medal. The only silver for the country was won by javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. While 5 bronze medals came in shooting, wrestling and hockey. The country got 3 medals in shooting. America was at the top and China was at the second position in the Olympic medal tally. Both had won 40-40 gold medals, America topped by winning a total of 125 medals, while China won 91 medals. Japan was at third, Australia at fourth and host France at fifth position.