Union Minister Anurag Thakur announces India's readiness to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, along with the 2030 Youth Olympics. Get the full scoop on India's sporting ambitions and plans in this exclusive interview with NDTV.
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00:00 In a bold declaration of India's sporting ambition, Union Minister Anurag Thakur announced
00:08 the nation's readiness to host the 2030 Youth Olympics and the 2036 Summer Olympics.
00:15 Speaking at the NDTV Yuva Conclave, Thakur emphasized India's commitment to improving
00:21 its medal tally at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
00:25 Anurag Thakur says, "We will increase our medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024.
00:32 We are ready to host the 2030 Youth Olympics and the 2036 Summer Olympics in India."
00:40 This affirmation aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expressed desire to bring
00:45 the Olympics to India during the IOC session in Mumbai last year.
01:03 Meanwhile, preparations for the Paris Olympics are in full swing with veteran table tennis
01:09 player Sharat Kamal set to lead the Indian contingent as the flag bearer.
01:15 Kamal expressed his gratitude and excitement as being chosen for this prestigious role,
01:20 especially considering it's his fifth and final Olympics.
01:25 Sharat Kamal says, "It has been an unbelievable three weeks.
01:30 From not even sure of an Olympic booth to being named India's flag bearer, it is the
01:37 biggest honour and fairy tale stuff.", he said.
02:03 Notably, Kamal previously served as India's flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the
02:30 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where he clinched three gold medals.
02:36 In another development, boxing legend MC Maricom has been appointed as the chef of their mission
02:43 for India's contingent, further highlighting the nation's dedication to sporting excellence.
02:49 As India gears up to make its mark on the global stage, these announcements signal a
02:54 promising future for the country's sporting landscape.
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