Officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and a number of experts are scheduled to meet in Gujarat to discuss “sustainable” sports infrastructure that will help India position itself as a strong contender to host the Olympics. will discuss strategies and innovative economic models for financing and building. 2036 Olympics.
“We will hold the 1st International Olympic Research Conference from January 27th to 30th to discuss financing and innovative economic models for hosting the Olympics in India. It is known that countries and cities have huge debts. This is because the Olympics tend to be a burden on the exchequer,” said Utsav of the Bharat Olympic Center for Research and Education (BCORE), which works with government agencies and sports organizations in organizing sporting events, including the Olympics. Director Chawale said. The event will be held at the Gandhinagar-based Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) campus.
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“Secondly, there will also be a discussion about how sustainable sports infrastructure can be built from large-scale events like the Olympics. will be questioned. Many will turn into white elephants that require extensive maintenance. Therefore, the creation of sustainable sports venues will be discussed from an economic point of view,” he added. The event will be held in Gujarat at a time when India is bidding to host the 2036 Olympics.
The four-day event, held in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will feature keynote sessions on “Vision 2036: The path to becoming an Olympic host” and “Global best practices and comparative analysis in Olympic city selection and urban heritage.” It will be held. ”, “Financing the Future: An Innovative Economic Model for Hosting the Olympics in India – Insights into Sustainable Financing and Investment”, “Greening the Games: Sustainable Into India’s Olympic Planning Strategy ‘Gender Integration’ and ‘The Road to 2036: Promoting Gender Equality and Inclusion Across Sectors’.
Stakeholders expected to participate include IOA President PT Usha and Vice-President Gagan Narang. Prominent researchers and experts in Olympic studies will give talks and foster discussion about current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field.
