India Hosting Olympics 2036 – Hosting Commonwealth Games would be a stepping stone for India’s 2036 Olympic Dream: CGF CEO Sadlier

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) CEO Katie Sadleir has said that hosting the 2030 CWG would be a step in the right direction for India to pursue the ambition of hosting the 2036 Olympics. Speaking on Day 2 of the Times Group ET NOW Global Business Summit on Sunday, February 16, Sadleir said that hosting the Olympics is a massive achievement for any country.

“Hosting the Olympics would be an incredible achievement, and having the 2030 Commonwealth Games in India would be the right step toward that goal,” she said. The CGF CEO’s comments come in the backdrop of informal discussions between the federation and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on the possibility of hosting the 2030 CWG.

India has formally placed a letter of intent to host the 2036 Olympics with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). While a formal decision will take a year to make, India is hoping to make the event country-wide, with different cities playing host to different sports. Sadleir also said she is optimistic that India will be among the top-10 performers in the Olympics in the near future.

“India’s work is transformational. With the right leadership, infrastructure, and passion, India is on track to becoming one of the top 10 countries in the Olympics,” she said.

“Sports are hugely significant in creating the image of a country,” she said. “Being recognized as a sporting powerhouse enhances a nation’s influence on the global stage.” India has hosted the Commonwealth Games (CWG) for the first and only time so far in 2010.

Sadleir praised India’s growing sports infrastructure, saying it’s a sign of the country’s commitment to international competitions.

“The political support and passion of the people here are amazing,” she said. “The will is there, and people understand the power of sports and the Commonwealth Games.” Speaking alongside her, President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Luciano Rossi echoed the importance of India’s role in global sports.

“India is working hard not just in Delhi, but in Bhopal as well. These efforts are concrete actions that showcase India’s seriousness about the future of sports,” he said.