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Qatar Officially Bids for 2036 Olympics as IOC Overhauls Host Selection

Claiming 95 percent of venues are ready, the Gulf state joins more than ten contenders in the IOC’s revamped selection process.

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Overview

  • Qatar has formally submitted its bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Doha to the International Olympic Committee.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani says the country already possesses 95 percent of the sports infrastructure required to host the Games.
  • A successful Doha bid would mark the first time the Olympic Games are held in the Middle East.
  • The German Olympic Sports Confederation is evaluating regional proposals from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Rhein-Ruhr ahead of a national selection in late 2026.
  • IOC President Kirsty Coventry has formed a working group to review future bidding timelines and member roles as the applicant field surpasses ten contenders.