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American sprinter Bednarek backs India's bid to host 2036 Olympics
Kenny Bednarek has thrown his support behind India's candidacy to host the 2036 Olympic Games, expressing enthusiasm about witnessing the event on Indian soil despite his competitive days likely being behind him by then.
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American sprint athlete Kenny Bednarek has voiced strong backing for India's campaign to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, signalling confidence that the South Asian nation will be selected as the venue for the global sporting spectacle a decade hence.
Bednarek, speaking in Bengaluru on October 7, acknowledged that his career as a professional sprinter would almost certainly have concluded by the time the Games take place. Nevertheless, the athlete expressed certainty that he would attend the event as a spectator should India secure hosting rights.
The endorsement from the American competitor underscores growing international support for India's Olympic ambitions. India last hosted the Summer Games in 1982 when Delhi served as the venue, making a 2036 Olympics a significant milestone for the country's sporting infrastructure and global profile.
India's bid for the 2036 Games reflects the nation's expanding capacity to stage large-scale international events and its commitment to advancing sports development across the region. The International Olympic Committee is expected to make a final decision on the host city selection in coming years.