SPORTS: France Assures Support For India's Olympic Games Bid
Macron gave his guarantee at a dinner that President Droupadi Murmu was hosting, and he reaffirmed France's support for India in setting up the multi-sport event.
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Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, made a major announcement during his visit to India for the 75th Republic Day celebrations: France will back India's ambition to host the Olympic Games in the near future. As the main guest of the festivities, Macron underlined his desire to deepen sports collaboration with India, opening the door for a potentially historic event to take place on Indian soil.
France's Confidence During Republic Day Events:
Macron gave his guarantee at a dinner that President Droupadi Murmu was hosting, and he reaffirmed France's support for India in setting up the multi-sport event. This gesture highlights the increasing level of sports-related cooperation between the two countries.
Macron's Worts of Encouragement:
"We look forward to strengthening our sports-related partnership with you. In line with the spirit of cooperation and support for one another, Macron reaffirmed, "We will definitely support your intention to organize the Olympic Games in India for the future."
Participation in Historic Republic Day:
With Macron's visit, France will be the only country to have served as the chief guest on India's Republic Day six times. In addition to their political relationships, India and France are becoming closer due to their similar goals of being world-class athletes.
France will host the Olympics in 2024:
The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in France from July 26 to August 11. The two countries' bilateral relationship is further enhanced by the declaration of support for India's upcoming bid.
India's Goals for the Olympics:
At the opening of the Khelo India Games on January 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclosed the government's goal of hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. Macron's commitment is in line with India's vision, paving the way for a cooperative endeavor to bring the esteemed event on Indian so.
Current Athletic Achievements:
India's remarkable success in the 2020–21 Tokyo Olympics, which included its best-ever result, is indicative of the country's increasing strength on the global arena. The nation's dedication to sporting brilliance is further demonstrated by its achievements in the Asian and Para Asian Games.
