Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra on Saturday stated the group is in talks with the International Olympic Committee for a doable bid by India to host the 2036 summer time video games, and Ahmedabad’s Motera stadium is the most effective venue for a gap ceremony.
After it was rebuilt to make it the world’s largest cricket stadium, the Motera facility was renamed as `Narendra Modi Stadium’ by the Gujarat Cricket Association in February 2021.
“If someone asks me about the venue for the opening ceremony at present, then it is definitely going to be the Motera stadium,” Batra informed reporters right here.
“There is no stadium better suited to host the opening ceremony of the Olympics (in India). I can’t say what will happen by 2036…. (but) I will be proposing Ahmedabad as the venue for the opening ceremony,” the IOA chief added.
He was talking to the media at an occasion organized by TransStadia, a city-based sports activities infrastructure agency.
“When you say opening ceremony, it means that athletics will also be played (at the same venue). And athletics is the biggest event (at the Olympics),” he stated.
Olympic video games could be hosted in three or 4 cities in India, and the IOA is in talks with the IOC about India’s doable bid for 2036, Batra stated. The possibilities of India getting the chance have been brilliant, he added.
“If we talk about the 2036 Olympics, then yes, we are already talking to the International Olympic Committee. Being the president of IOA, my discussions with the IOC happen on the subject….2036 Olympics will be finalized in two-three years, and we are currently discussing with IOC,” he stated.
Recently, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) invited proposals from consultants to conduct a `hole evaluation’ to evaluate if the infrastructure within the metropolis was sufficient to host Olympics.
A correct presentation for India’s bid will probably be ready after a brand new president takes over following IOA elections in December, Batra stated.
India is likely one of the six or seven doable contenders for the 2036 video games, he added.
“India has come on the world radar, and is heading towards becoming the third largest economy in the world. By 2036, it is going to be the second or third largest economy,” he stated.
A brand new bidding course of has been adopted by the IOC for the collection of the host metropolis, and Brisbane was awarded the 2032 video games utilizing this course of, Batra famous.
“You have to show them three-four centres, because now you can do it at multiple places, then you will show them the venues, new as well as the existing, and what are their legacy use. Motera Stadium has a legacy,” he stated.
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We are in talks with IOC for 2036 Olympics, Motera finest venue: IOA chief
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IOA asserts its authority to make use of digital, video and picture rights of Olympic-qualified athletes
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Tuesday asserted authority on the digital, video and picture rights of the nation’s Tokyo Games-bound athletes and stated it might motion towards those that don’t conform to this association.
The IOA stated that there have been situations of resistance from few Olympic-qualified athletes on the bottom that they’ve sponsorship contracts with different firms or entities. However, the IOA didn’t take any names.
“This is to inform you that for the Olympics, all digital, video and image rights of qualified athletes are with the IOA and IOA has the authority to utilise the same for all its sponsors etc,” IOA president Narinder Batra and secretary common Rajeev Mehta stated in a press release.
“We have received some resistance from few players through its federations and this is not acceptable by IOA at all and action will be taken on such cases,” the assertion added.
“IOA is sending you an affidavit which is to be signed by all qualified athletes as per our charter.”
The IOA requested all of the nationwide sports activities federations to tell their respective athletes concerning the stipulation.
“The rights used by IOA sponsors will be used in minimum groups to represent Team India of three or more and not individually.”
Explaining additional, Mehta stated that the Olympic-qualified athletes must put on solely the kits supplied by the IOA and motion will likely be taken towards athletes, officers or federations in the event that they violate these guidelines.
He additionally stated that the foundations on IOA having the digital, video and picture rights of the Olympic-qualified athletes have already come into impact and can final until the tip of the Games.
“For example, if the IOA asks a particular athlete to provide us any photo or audio or video footage, he or she cannot deny from giving them on the ground that they are the property of their individual sponsors,” Mehta stated.
“Moreover, they will have to wear only the kit provided by the IOA and no other,” he added.
“Sometimes, some companies try to mislead athletes, saying that they will negotiate with the IOA on their image rights by promising money. We will take action against such companies also. We will deal only with our sponsors.”
Around 100 athletes have to date certified for the Tokyo Olympics which opens on July 23.
The IOA is anticipating this quantity to swell to over 120 after the qualification deadline, which falls on the finish of the month for a lot of the sports activities. -
IOA drops package sponsor of Tokyo-bound contingent
Claiming that they have been ‘respecting the sentiments of the people of the country’, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) stated they’ve withdrawn from their ‘existing contract with an apparel sponsor’ and that the Tokyo-bound contingent will likely be sporting ‘unbranded apparel’ in the course of the Games subsequent month.
In a joint assertion issued on Tuesday, IOA president Narinder Batra and secretary common Rajeev Mehta didn’t specify the identify of the attire sponsor. However, in the course of the unveiling of India’s sporting and ceremonial kits final Thursday, within the presence of sports activities minister Kiren Rijiju, it was introduced that the official sports activities attire sponsor was Chinese model Li Ning.
In their assertion, Batra and Mehta kept away from mentioning Li Ning. “We are aware of the emotions of our fans and we in the IOA have decided that we will withdraw from our existing contract with an apparel sponsor. Our athletes, coaches and support staff, will wear unbranded apparel,” the assertion stated.
When requested particularly if the attire sponsor referred to within the assertion was Li Ning, Batra and Mehta didn’t reply.The two IOA officers added within the assertion that the choice was taken so the athletes might concentrate on coaching as an alternative of ‘answering questions in regards to the attire model.
“We are thankful for guidance by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in making this decision. We would like our athletes to be able to train and compete without having to answer questions about the apparel brand. As it is, they have all been challenged by the pandemic over the past year and a quarter and we want them to be not distracted,” the assertion stated.
The Chinese large was the sponsor of India’s kits on the Rio Olympics as properly. The nation’s athletes have additionally worn Li Ning’s uniforms on the Commonwealth and Asian Games in 2018. But after the clamour to ban Chinese merchandise in India grew following the border dispute final yr, the IOA had stated it was reconsidering its sponsorship cope with Li Ning.
“Our association (with Li Ning) is till the Tokyo Olympics but we will take up the issue in our general body meeting. For us, the country comes first,” Mehta had stated final June. The organisation, nonetheless, continued their partnership with the corporate.
On June 3, after unveiling the package, the IOA stated in a media launch: “Li-Ning designed the official sports kit inspired by India’s national colours and integrated unique graphics to emote the energy and pride of the Indian Olympic Team.”
The firm was to provide sports activities apparel, travelling and enjoying kits together with luggage for the athletes headed to Tokyo. So far, 99Indian athletes (55 male and 44 feminine) have certified for the Olympics, which will likely be held from July 23 to August 8.