'Will be greenest Olympics', Nita Ambani on India's 2036 bid at Harvard India Conference

India is preparing to bid for the 2036 Olympics, aiming to bring the prestigious event to the country. Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson Nita Ambani has expressed strong support for the initiative, stating that India must host the Olympics and has the potential to deliver the most sustainable and eco-friendly Games ever.

Speaking at the Harvard University’s Annual India Conference on Indian Business, Policy and Culture, in Boston, Ambani said, “I believe that India must have the Olympics. We are going to be the third-largest economy in the world. If you look at the 10 largest economies of the world, nine countries have hosted the Olympics, but only India has not. So I find that really odd. We would wish to see the Olympics being hosted in our country. It will be our pride to host that. So that is the reason, I think the Prime Minister also mentioned that India will bid for the 2036 Olympics."

“I think we are planning to host a sustainable Olympics where we are planning to refurbish, reuse our existing stadiums and existing campuses. If we bid for it and get it, I assure you that we’ll be the greenest Olympics ever…I think India is at the right time now to host the Olympics," she added.

Nita Ambani’s statement followed Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks at the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games, where he affirmed India’s readiness to host the 2036 Olympics.