Civic chief, team to meet IOC officials

Ahmedabad: To initiate the bidding process to host the 2036 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, city municipal commissioner Banchha Nidhi Pani and other officials will visit Switzerland from June 28 to July 5 to meet International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials.
The proposal for this visit was presented for approval at the standing committee meeting held on Wednesday. The proposal stated that the visit was part of preliminary preparations for India's bid to host the Games. A state minister and senior state govt officials will also be part of the delegation.
Preparations are on central and state govts to host the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Construction of the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave will take place at Motera. Additionally, a master plan is being prepared by selecting land around this enclave.

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