India’s Olympic Dream: Abhinav Bindra Confident Of Hosting The Games

Inside the announcement  
Abhinav Bindra, who won gold in the 10m air rifle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, stated that India’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 2030 is a stepping stone toward its bid for the 2036 Olympics, proposed to be held in Ahmedabad. He emphasized that the Games must be leveraged to strengthen grassroots sports, athlete development, and infrastructure, rather than being limited to a two-week extravaganza.  

Bindra’s remarks come as India positions itself as a serious contender in the global sporting arena, with government backing for the 2036 bid. He highlighted that even if India does not win the bid, the process itself should drive systemic change in the country’s sporting ecosystem.  

Notable updates  
• India to host Commonwealth Games in 2030, seen as precursor to Olympic bid  
• Ahmedabad proposed as venue for 2036 Olympics  
• Bindra insists Games should be a catalyst for sports development, not just a spectacle  
• India among several nations bidding for the 2036 Olympics  
• Government support strengthens India’s case for hosting the Games  

Major takeaway  
Bindra’s confidence reflects growing momentum behind India’s Olympic aspirations. With infrastructure expansion and grassroots investment, the bid could transform India’s sporting landscape, ensuring long-term benefits beyond the Games themselves.  

Sources: News18, Indian Express, The Hindu