Asian nations in strong race to host 2036 Olympics

Now that the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are over, the world's attention has swiftly shifted to potential bidders for the 2036 Games.

With Los Angeles set to host the Summer Olympics in 2028, and Brisbane, Australia, in 2032, the quadrennial sporting extravaganza is likely to return to Asia in 12 years.

Although in the early stages, the competition is expected to be intense. Two populous nations, India and Indonesia, are almost certain to throw their hats into the ring, along with South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, after the International Olympic Committee officially opens the bid.

Egypt and South Africa have also shown interest, and if either of those succeeds, it would be the first time the Games are held on the African continent.