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Qatar confirms bid to host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games

If Qatar is awarded the honor of hosting the Games, it would mark the first Olympic and Paralympic Games ever held in the MENA region
Qatar confirms bid to host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Doha is preparing to host several prestigious global events, including the ISSF World Shooting Championship 2026, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, and the 2030 Asian Games

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) confirmed on Tuesday its participation in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as part of the new Host City election process for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The GCC nation, which hosted the World Cup in 2022 and the Asian Cup in 2024, is the latest to join the race for the 2036 Olympic Games after confirmed bids from Indonesia, Turkey, India and Chile. Other countries considering a bid include Saudi Arabia and South Korea. Egypt, Hungary, Italy, Germany, Denmark and Canada have also shown interest.

“We have made sport a central pillar of our national strategy, and today, we aspire to elevate that role regionally and globally by presenting a new model – one that reflects the diversity of our region and celebrates its authentic human values,” said H.E. President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chair of the Bid Committee, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani.

95 percent of infrastructure in place

The Qatar Olympic Committee’s move underscores the nation’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Olympic and Paralympic Movements and its keen interest in playing an active role in the advancement of global sport.

It also highlights Qatar’s dedication to leveraging sports as a platform for fostering dialogue, promoting cross-cultural understanding, and empowering individuals – especially youth.

Furthermore, the bid affirms Qatar’s embrace of the principle of “Sport for Peace” as a cornerstone of its national vision, reinforcing the role of sport as a means to promote unity, reject division and support global stability.

“We currently have 95 percent of the required sports infrastructure in place to host the Games, and we have a comprehensive national plan to ensure 100 percent readiness of all facilities,” added Sheikh Joaan.

This plan, he said, is rooted in a long-term vision aimed at building a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable legacy. “Our objective goes beyond simply organizing a successful event; we aim to deliver a global experience that reinforces the values of inclusivity, sustainability, and international collaboration,” His Excellency added.

Doha gears up to host major sports events

Bidding to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games aligns with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, which places human, social and economic development at the heart of its priorities. It also supports the objectives of the Third National Development Strategy, which underscores the importance of investing in sport and culture as means through which to build vibrant communities, foster active civic engagement, and promote social cohesion and sustainable well-being.

Qatar boasts a distinguished track record in hosting major international sporting events, having organized 18 World Championships over the past two decades. Among the most notable are the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – widely regarded as the best edition in the tournament’s history – the 2015 IHF Men’s Handball World Championship, the 2019 World Athletics Championships, the 2024 World Aquatics Championships and the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships.

Qatar has also hosted major multi-sport events, most notably the 2006 Asian Games.

Looking ahead, Doha is preparing to host several prestigious global events, including the ISSF World Shooting Championship 2026, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, and the 2030 Asian Games.

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Region’s first Olympics

The Qatar Olympic Committee affirmed that, if Qatar is awarded the honor of hosting the Games, it would mark the first Olympic and Paralympic Games ever held in the Middle East and North Africa. This milestone would allow Qatar to present a distinctive Arab model for the Games – one rooted in diversity and openness, built on a foundation of sustainable legacy and the power of sport to inspire hope and peace. It would also strengthen regional representation and showcase the potential of Arab youth on the global stage.

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