India will take a giant step forward in its quest to become an Olympic nation when Mumbai serves as the host city for the 141st meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from October 15 to 17, 2023. India is hosting the IOC session for the first time in 40 years. The 86th IOC session was held in New Delhi in 1983. Mumbai and India may be proud of this accomplishment because the IOC session serves as the Olympic movement’s top decision-making body. The approval or modification of the Olympic Charter, the election of IOC members and office holders, and the choice of the Olympic host city are among the major issues it debates and makes decisions on. Scroll down to read Nita Ambani’s Role in Winning the Rights for IOC Session.
For instance, the official announcement would be made at the Mumbai session if cricket had truly been selected for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
HOW DID INDIA WIN THE HOSTING RIGHTS AFTER NEARLY FOUR DECADES?
At the 139th IOC session in Beijing in February 2022, an Indian delegation led by Nita Ambani—the first Indian woman to be elected as an IOC member—made a strong argument. Mumbai’s proposal was overwhelmingly supported, with 99% of the votes cast by the delegates taking part in the voting. Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics, was also a member of the Indian delegation.
The event will be a turning point for Indian sport and firmly place the country on the world sporting map, creating numerous chances for the organization of athletic events, the development of world-class training facilities, the identification and development of talent, and the enrichment of the lives of millions of Indian athletes. Additionally, it will be a big step towards India’s future hopes of hosting the Youth Olympics and the Olympic Games, an objective Nita Ambani focused on when Mumbai’s successful bid was announced.
Nita Ambani’s Role in Winning the Rights for IOC Session
Nita Ambani, the Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, who has fought for the expansion of youth sports in India and whose sporting projects have touched 2.15 crore children nationwide, called the successful bid a “significant development” for India’s Olympic dreams.
After 40 years, the Olympic Movement is returning to India! When Mumbai’s winning bid was announced, she remarked, “I am immensely thankful to the International Olympic Committee for entrusting India with the distinction of hosting the IOC Session in Mumbai in 2023. This will mark the beginning of a new era for Indian sport and will be a big development for India’s Olympic aspirations.
The event will be a turning point for Indian sport and firmly place the country on the world sporting map, creating numerous chances for the organization of athletic events, the development of world-class training facilities, the identification and development of talent, and the enrichment of the lives of millions of Indian athletes. Additionally, it will be a big step towards India’s future hopes of hosting the Youth Olympics and the Olympic Games, an objective Nita Ambani focused on when Mumbai’s successful bid was announced.
For millions of people all across the world, sport has always been a source of inspiration and hope, she remarked. “Given that India is one of the youngest nations in the world today, I’m thrilled for Indian youngsters to embrace and personally experience the beauty of the Olympics.
Our goal in the future is to develop this alliance even more and bring the Olympic Games to India.
In a recent interview with CNBC TV-18, IOC President Thomas Bach offered India’s hopes to host an Olympic Games his resounding backing, when asked if the topic will come up for consideration during the IOC session in Mumbai.
“India should decide that. Our hearts and doors are wide open here,” Bach stated. “India can contribute far more to the Olympic movement. It can help it expand to the extent that it can with India. Of course, it’s appreciated.
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