Ahmedabad: A consultant appointed by the Gujarat government has identified 22 sites in the cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar with “potential” to host the Olympics, and the state government will soon be involved with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host games on In 2036, said an official on Friday.
Development has come almost five months after Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) invites proposals from consultants to do “gap analysis” to assess existing infrastructure in the city and find out what is needed to make it a potential place for summer.
The new Olympics with the officials concerned, the head of the Secretary reviewed the planned Master of Sardar Patel Sports Enclave who will come in the Motora, and the Introduction Infrastructure Feasibility Study for Hosting 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, stated.
According to release, detailed assessment.
Of all the main sports and non-sports facilities Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar has been carried out, in harmony with the requirements of the International Olympic Committee.
“It was found that 22 sites in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have the potential to be a hosting of future Olympics.
Also observed that from 22 potential places, small modifications are needed in six locations for the Olympic hosting,” it was said.
While temporary facilities can be made at six sites, consultants propose that the remaining sites require significant rebuilding to accommodate additional sports, stated.
Apart from this, the assessment suggested places including Shivrajpur Beach in Devbhumi Dwarka District and Forest Polo in Sabarkantha Regency to hold various water and mountain sports, he said.
“In addition, places in the Goa Islands, Andaman and Nicobar and other national places can also be considered to host ocean sports, mountain sports and choose other sports required by nationally in various locations,” said the broadcast.
The state government will “immediately begin involvement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC)” to deliver the intention of Ahmedabad City to host the Olympics, stated.
To prepare and present “an interesting case to host the Olympics”, the state government will also create special purpose vehicles “to carry out detailed planning and assessments,” said the release.
In February this year, President of RAM Nath Kovind had conducted land solving ceremonies for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave at the Meera, who accommodated the newly built Narendra Modi Stadium during his recent visit here, President Narinder Batra Narinder Batra recently recently In talks with the International Olympic Committee on the possibility of an offer by India to host the summer game 2036, and added that the MOTAKA stadium was the best place for the opening ceremony.
Gujarat: 22 sites found suitable for hosting Olympics
