NEW DELHI — Union Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya, held a significant meeting with Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics and Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in New Delhi on Monday. The high-level discussion focused on India’s aspirations to host the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as strategies to strengthen athletics in the country from the grassroots level to global excellence. Coe was accompanied by Jon Ridgeon, CEO of World Athletics, and Helen Delany, Director of International Relations & Development at World Athletics. The Indian delegation included Adille Sumariwala, President of the Athletics Federation of India, Ravinder Chaudhary, Secretary General of the Athletics Federation of India, and senior officials from the Ministry of Sports. Mandaviya apprised Coe of India’s formal Letter of Intent to the IOC, emphasising the country’s ambition to host a sustainable, inclusive, and culturally inspiring Games in 2036. He highlighted the overwhelming support for the bid from government, industry, and civil society, underscoring India’s readiness to showcase its heritage, diversity, and sporting capabilities on the global stage. “Our ambition to host the Olympics in 2036 reflects our commitment to sustainability and inclusivity,” Mandaviya stated. “India is eager to build on the legacy of...