Overview

• The IOC halted the 2036 host selection process after India formally pitched Ahmedabad at its Lausanne headquarters this week.
• Athlete welfare grants have been suspended pending resolution of internal disputes within the Indian Olympic Association’s leadership.
• IOC officials urged immediate strengthening of anti-doping measures following WADA data showing India’s high positivity rate for banned substances.
• India’s six-medal haul and 71st-place finish at the Paris 2024 Games underscored the need for a significant boost in athlete performance.
• India’s delegation remains in continuous dialogue with the IOC, using the pause to pursue IOA reforms and restore hosting credibility.