IOC chief in India amid Games bid speculation
Tuesday, 28 April 2015
NEW DELHI, Apr 27 (AFP) : IOC supremo Thomas Bach began a day-long visit to India on Monday where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid expectations of the country bidding to host the Olympics.
The Indian media is rife with speculation that the Modi government may sanction a bid for the 2024 Summer Games, even if it is only to test the waters.
"Whether India will bid or not will depend on Mr Bach's meeting with the Prime Minister," said Randhir Singh, the country's lone International Olympic Committee member.
Another sports official, who did not want to be named, said an official announcement was unlikely due to the devastation caused by earthquakes in Nepal that have already claimed more than 3,200 lives and left thousands injured.
The Indian Express reported on Monday that the sports ministry had submitted a dossier to the Prime Minister's Office highlighting the pros and cons of hosting the Games.