Jay Shah: India Aims for 2036 Olympics Host, Targets 100 Medals

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News18•04-01-2026, 22:23
Jay Shah: India Aims for 2036 Olympics Host, Targets 100 Medals
- •International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah announced India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Gujarat, following the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
- •Shah set a target for Indian athletes to win at least 100 medals in the 2036 Olympics, with Gujarat contributing 10 medals.
- •He expressed confidence that women athletes would secure at least two of these targeted medals.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi was credited for his crucial role in bringing the Commonwealth Games to Gujarat.
- •Shah highlighted the growing impact of women's sports, citing Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur as inspirations.
Why It Matters: India targets hosting 2036 Olympics in Gujarat and winning 100 medals, boosting women's sports.
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