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Seven countries express interest in hosting 2036 Summer Olympics

HarZaviya summary · from 8 outlets

Most outlets led with the list of seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, naming India, Qatar, and South Africa as confirmed participants. Several also mentioned Germany, Hungary, Turkey, and South Korea as part of the list. The timeline for the selection process, including the IOC Executive Board’s shortlisting in March 2027, was noted in passing by a few. Framing was largely consistent, with slight variations in the order of country mentions and the inclusion of additional context such as the IOC headquarters location.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 8 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Same story from 8 outlets

Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source.

  1. India, Qatar among nations seeking 2036 Olympics

    India, Qatar and South Africa are among seven countries seeking to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. Germany, Hungary, Turkey and South Korea are also part of the current list. The International Olympic Committee confirmed the interested nations on Tuesday. Other countries still have until October 31 to declare their interest in hosting the Games. The […]

  2. Arab News Pakistan 96% identical

    Qatar, India, South Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics

    India, Qatar, and South Africa are among the seven nations interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, according to an announcement from the International Olympic Committee. Germany, Hungary, Turkey, and South Korea are also on the list.

  3. Hum News English 89% identical

    India among seven countries vying for 2036 Olympics, IOC says

    BERLIN: Seven countries, including India, Germany and Qatar, are in the running to stage the 2036 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday. Hungary, Turkey, South Africa and South Korea complete the list of interested parties, who are in preliminary talks with the IOC, with a shortlist to be drawn up in March next year and some countries progressing to a strategic di...

  4. Geo News 91% identical

    India, Qatar, South Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics

    The Olympic rings are pictured in front of the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 17, 2022. — ReutersPARIS: India, Qatar and South Africa were confirmed on Tuesday among the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer...

  5. Minute Mirror 89% identical

    Seven countries compete to host 2036 Olympics

    Seven countries have expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, with India, Germany and Qatar among

  6. Dawn 97% identical

    India, Qatar, South Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics

    India, Qatar and South Africa were confirmed on Tuesday among the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics. Germany, Hungary, Turkey and South Korea make up the rest of the current list issued by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Other countries have until October 31 to declare an interest. In March 2027, the IOC Executive Board will draw up a shortlist of the int...

  7. ARY News (English) 90% identical

    India, Qatar, S. Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics

    In March 2027, the IOC Executive Board will draw up a shortlist of the interested parties, who will then enter dialogue with the Olympic body.

  8. The Express Tribune 83% identical

    India among seven countries vying for 2036 Olympics, IOC says

    Hungary, Turkey, South Africa and South Korea complete the list of interested parties

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