IOC to shortlist 2036 Olympic host in 2027

Seven nations are vying to host the 2036 Olympics, according to Athletics Weekly. India, Germany, and Qatar are among the contenders. The International Olympic Committee will draw up a shortlist in March 2027.

Germany and South Korea are the only previous Olympic hosts in the running. Germany's Munich aims to host in 2036, following the 2031 World Athletics Championships. South Korea hosted in 1988 and 2018. Read more racing coverage.

India has never hosted the Olympics and views the 2030 Commonwealth Games as a test event. Qatar seeks to become the first Muslim-majority nation to host the Games, following the 2022 World Cup. South Africa aims to be the first African nation to host. Related: South Africa Aims to Host First African Olympics in 2036.

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Seven countries, including India, Germany, and Qatar, are in talks to host the 2036 Games. Seven nations are vying to host the 2036 Olympics, according to Athletics Weekly. India, Germany, and Qatar are among the contenders. The International Olympic Committee will draw up a shortlist in March 2027.

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Runner World published this brief on October 8, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated October 7, 2026.

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