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  • Jun 21, 2024
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2036 OLYMPICS BID, INDIA TO PITCH FOR INCLUSION OF YOGA, KABADDI AND KHO KHO

Why in the news?

  • India is gearing up to advocate for the inclusion of traditional sports like yoga, kabaddi, and kho kho in the 2036 Olympics. This move is part of India’s broader effort to secure hosting rights for the global event.
Source: Liveworksheet

Procedure of Selecting a Host City for Olympics:

Traditional System:

  • Cities submit letters of interest to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), initiating a lengthy evaluation process.
  • Hosts were chosen seven years in advance, often leading to overspending, debt, corruption, and scandals.

New Approach: Olympic Agenda 2020:

  • Introduced by IOC President Thomas Bach in 2013, approved in 2014, and officially adopted in 2019.
  • Replaced the seven-year rule with flexible timelines, focusing on sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Includes continuous dialogue for flexible planning and targeted dialogue lasting up to 12 months for detailed discussions and guarantees.
About Winter And Summer Olympics:

  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) organizes both Summer and Winter Olympic Games, occurring every four years.
  • The Summer Olympics, also known simply as “The Olympics,” is a larger event with approximately 206 participating countries.
  • The Winter Olympics, though on a smaller scale, involves around 91 countries.
  • Despite the quadrennial cycle, Summer and Winter Olympics are staggered to maintain an Olympic event every two years.
  • Summer Olympics are hosted in leap years like 2016, 2020, and 2024.
  • Winter Olympics follow two years after the leap year, as in 2014, 2018, and 2022.