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India bids for 2038 Asian Games amid regional competition

4/24/2026

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India’s Olympic Association submitted an expression of interest to host the 2038 Asian Games.
The Olympic Council of Asia discussed the bid at its April 21 meeting in Sanya and will choose the 2038 host city in 2028.
South Korea (Gwangju or Daegu) and Mongolia have expressed interest in the 2038 Games.
Saudi Arabia will host the 2030 Asian Games, Doha will host 2034, and India will host Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

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India’s Olympic Association submitted an expression of interest to host the 2038 Asian Games.
The Olympic Council of Asia discussed the bid at its April 21 meeting in Sanya and will choose the 2038 host city in 2028.
South Korea (Gwangju or Daegu) and Mongolia have expressed interest in the 2038 Games.
Saudi Arabia will host the 2030 Asian Games, Doha will host 2034, and India will host Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.