Sanya, China: The Executive Board of the Olympic Council of Asia welcomed the official bid submitted by the Indian Olympic Association to host the 2038 Asian Games in the city of Ahmedabad during its recent meeting in Sanya.
The EB meeting also addressed a number of strategic matters concerning the future of the sports movement in Asia.
The OCA President, His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, and members of the Executive Board commended India’s ambitious vision to host the continent’s premier sporting event, expressing their appreciation for Ahmedabad’s bid to stage this Asian sporting celebration that brings together the continent’s finest athletes.
In line with the OCA’s established procedures for hosting bids, the Executive Board decided to form an Inspection and Evaluation Committee comprising a select group of leading international and Asian experts. The Committee will visit Ahmedabad to conduct an on-site review of the city’s sports venues and facilities, operational and logistical plans, infrastructure readiness, and allocated budget.
The Committee will prepare a detailed technical report to be submitted to the OCA Executive Board, to be discussed in accordance with the established timeline at the next Executive Board meeting, scheduled to take place in Nagoya, Japan, in September 2026, coinciding with Japan’s hosting of the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026.”
