JAKARTA: Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Shaikh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah has said that India will get to host a third Asian Games if the country “shows interest”.
India hosted the first ever Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951 and then again in 1982. Since then, Commonwealth Games in 2010, remains the only international multi-sport event that India has hosted.
IOA had made an effort to host the 2014 edition but lost out to Korean city of Incheon.
“India did not bid for the Games for a long time. The last time they bid, they lost to Incheon. They did not show interest to host the Games. If they request, there is a normal procedure. We know the capability of India. It has hosted two Games for us and whenever they are ready, we will be ready,” IANS quotes Shaikh Ahmed as having told reporters.
The IOA is keen to bid for 2030 Asian Games and 2032 Olympics.
