3 min learnApr 30, 2026 01:51 PM IST
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) welcomed India’s bid to host the 2038 Asian Video games in Ahmedabad, whereas confirming that an analysis committee will quickly go to the town to evaluate its readiness.
In an announcement issued after its Govt Board assembly in Sanya, China, on Wednesday, the OCA stated it had “welcomed the official bid submitted by the Indian Olympic Affiliation to host the 2038 Asian Video games within the metropolis of Ahmedabad,” marking a major step in India’s push to stage one other main multi-sport occasion.
The OCA added that its Govt Board additionally “addressed a variety of strategic issues regarding the way forward for the sports activities motion in Asia,” at the same time as India’s proposal emerged as a key spotlight of the discussions.
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It’s probably that the 2038 version might be moved to 2039 because the OCA is ready to shift the Asian Video games to odd-numbered years to align with the Olympic cycle. The Asiad might be held a 12 months earlier than the Olympics, with the 2030 version prone to be deferred to 2031 and 2034 to 2035. For a lot of sports activities, the Asian Video games may also double up as Olympic qualification occasions.
OCA President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and members of the Govt Board famous that they “counseled India’s bold imaginative and prescient to host the continent’s premier sporting occasion,” whereas additionally expressing “their appreciation for Ahmedabad’s bid to stage this Asian sporting celebration that brings collectively the continent’s most interesting athletes.”
As a part of the formal course of, the continental physique has determined to maneuver to the following stage of analysis. “Consistent with the OCA’s established procedures for internet hosting bids, the Govt Board determined to type an Inspection and Analysis Committee comprising a choose group of main worldwide and Asian consultants,” the assertion stated.
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The committee is predicted to go to Ahmedabad within the coming months for a complete on-ground overview. In response to the OCA, the delegation will assess “the town’s sports activities venues and amenities, operational and logistical plans, infrastructure readiness, and allotted price range” earlier than getting ready an in depth technical report.
That report might be submitted to the Govt Board and mentioned at its subsequent assembly, scheduled in Nagoya, Japan, in September, on the sidelines of the Asian Video games.
India’s expression of curiosity in internet hosting the 2038 Asian Video games comes amid an aggressive push to place itself as a worldwide sporting hub. After bidding for the 2036 Olympics and securing the 2030 Commonwealth Video games, the nation has now turned its focus to the continental showpiece.
The Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA) had earlier written to the OCA formally expressing its curiosity. IOA chief govt Raghuram Iyer confirmed the event, stating that the physique is “in contact with the OCA” and eager on bringing the Video games to India.
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The 2038 version is at present the following accessible slot on the Asian Video games calendar, with upcoming editions scheduled in Japan (2026), Qatar (2030) and Saudi Arabia (2034). Aside from India, South Korea and Mongolia have additionally proven curiosity in internet hosting the occasion.
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