PT Usha Meets Amit Shah After Commonwealth Games Success; Discusses 2036 Olympic Bid

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday. They reviewed India’s Commonwealth Games campaign, preparations for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan and the country’s pursuit of the 2036 Olympic Games.

PT Usha said the discussion covered India’s performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the roadmap for the Asian Games. She also reaffirmed the IOA’s commitment to strengthening India’s candidature for the 2036 Olympics.

Taking to X, PT Usha posted, “Had a productive meeting with Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri. @AmitShah Ji. Briefed him on the success of the Commonwealth Games 2026 and our preparations for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. I also reaffirmed that no stone is being left unturned in our endeavour to strengthen India’s candidature to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Under the visionary leadership and unwavering support of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. @narendramodi Ji, India is steadily emerging as a global sporting powerhouse.”

Had a productive meeting with Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri. @AmitShah Ji. Briefed him on the success of the Commonwealth Games 2026 and our preparations for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. I also reaffirmed that no stone is being left unturned in our
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— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) August 12, 2026

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— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) August 12, 2026

India finished fourth in Glasgow with 39 medals. The tally included 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze medals.

Boxing delivered a major boost, with Indian boxers securing seven gold medals and 10 medals overall.

Para-athletes recorded their best Commonwealth Games showing, winning seven medals, including three golds.

India will now shift its attention to Japan and seek to carry this momentum into the Asian Games.

The IOA is also advancing India’s 2036 Summer Olympics bid, with Ahmedabad proposed as the host city. India submitted its Letter of Intent to the IOC’s Future Host Commission in October 2024.

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