Seven nations, including Qatar, India, South Africa, bid for 2036 Olympics
The IOC has named seven countries in preliminary talks to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, with coverage varying by which bidder each outlet highlights.
What happened
The International Olympic Committee revealed that seven countries have expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics: Qatar, India, South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Turkey and South Korea.134568
Germany has selected Munich as its official candidate city.5
A shortlist of candidates is expected to be drawn up in March next year, with preferred hosts named after further discussion in 2028, according to the IOC.8
Key points
- Seven countries are in preliminary talks with the IOC over hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics: Qatar, India, South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Turkey and South Korea.134568
- South Africa's bid is noted as a chance to become the first African host of the summer Olympics.71
- Qatar's bid follows its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and precedes its hosting of the 2030 Asian Games in Doha.82
How it's framed
What each perspective puts first, based on headlines and summaries.
| Perspective | How it reads | What it puts first |
|---|---|---|
| African private pressAfrica | Coverage frames the announcement around the involvement of Qatar and South Africa, listing the bidders without further detail.1 | South Africa and Qatar named as bidders, list of seven nations |
| Middle East outletsMiddle East & Turkey | Coverage emphasizes Qatar's candidacy, linking it to its sporting track record (2022 World Cup) and ambition to be the first Muslim-majority Olympic host, alongside Turkey's bid.68 | Qatar's World Cup legacy, first Muslim-majority host ambition, Qatar and Turkey bids, state broadcaster framing via Al Jazeera |
| South Asian pressSouth Asia | Coverage centers on India's inclusion among the seven bidders, with other countries listed as supporting detail.4 | India's bid highlighted first, list of other six countries |
| European outletsEurope | Coverage from Germany focuses on Munich's candidacy and its six competitors, while other European coverage situates Qatar's bid within broader regional sporting news (Asian Games, Formula 1) or highlights South Africa's historic opportunity.527 | Munich's selection as German candidate, competition among bidders, Qatar's broader sporting calendar, South Africa as first African host |
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported detailed bid proposals, budgets, or domestic political reactions from any of the seven countries.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the IOC's criteria for selecting among the seven candidates.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported statements from Hungary or South Korea regarding their bids.
Why it matters
Qatar's interest follows its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and precedes the 2030 Asian Games in Doha.82
South Africa's bid is framed as an opportunity to become the first African nation to host the summer Olympics.7
What to watch
- A shortlist of candidate cities or countries is expected to be drawn up in March next year, according to the IOC, as reported by The National.
- Preferred hosts are expected to be named following discussion in 2028, according to the IOC, as reported by The National.
Sources (8)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 2EuronewsFRPrivate
Qatar eyes 2036 Olympics after it hosts Asian Games as F1 confirms Gulf races
- 5Deutsche WelleDEPublic broadcaster
Munich up against at least six competitors for 2036 Olympics
- 7BBC SportGBPublic broadcaster
Middle East & Turkey
- 3Arab NewsSAPrivate
Qatar, India, South Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics
- 6Al Jazeera EnglishQAState-controlled
Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says
- 8The NationalAEPrivate
Africa
South Asia
- 4The Express TribunePKPrivate
India among seven countries vying for 2036 Olympics, IOC says