Egypt will bid to host the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, with the nation’s expanding infrastructure and sports facilities seen as crucial for a successful African bid, according to Mustapha Berraf, the head of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, The Arab Weekly reports on August 11th.
Africa has never hosted an Olympic Games, and Egypt’s last attempt, a bid for the 2008 Olympics, was unsuccessful.
As the most populous country in the Arab world, Egypt has invested billions of dollars in building modern facilities, stadiums, and sports complexes over recent years. These efforts are part of a broader plan to modernize the nation, with the Egypt International Olympic City complex in the new administrative capital east of Cairo as a centerpiece. This facility, under construction since 2015, is expected to feature a 93,900-seat national stadium and 21 other sports venues.
Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040,
-Berraf announced at a press conference on the day of the Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
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Berraf, who also serves as an International Olympic Committee member, mentioned that another African bid might emerge, with Cape Town in South Africa considering a potential candidacy. However, he did not specify which Games Cape Town might target.
Africa has the chance to organize the Games. It will most likely do so in 2040,
-Berraf said, emphasizing the importance of addressing infrastructure challenges like roads and airports.
Egypt has significant infrastructure potential,
-he added.
Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Games, while Brisbane, Australia, will stage the 2032 Olympics.
Several countries and cities have already expressed interest in bidding for the 2036 Olympics, including Indonesia, India, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. According to International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, the level of interest in hosting the 2036 Games is already in the double digits.
The Arab Weekly and agencies
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