Qatar in talks over hosting 2036 Olympics and Paralympics
The country that could become first in Middle East to host the Olympics
- Qatar has officially confirmed its interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) is currently engaged in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the bid.
- Qatar previously hosted the men's Fifa World Cup in 2022. No Middle East country has ever hosted the Olympic Games before.
- Hosting a Summer Games in Qatar's climate may necessitate a departure from the traditional June and July schedule, similar to the 2022 World Cup which was held in November and December.
- QOC president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani said that 95 per cent of the required sports infrastructure is already in place.