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Bids for the 2040 Summer Olympics
The 2040 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXV Olympiad, is a forthcoming international multi-sport event that is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2040. The host city will be elected at the 144th IOC Session in 2027.
Bidding Process
The bidding process for the 2040 Summer Olympics officially began on October 24, 2023, with the opening of the "continuous dialogue" phase. This phase encourages interested parties to engage in discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) before formally submitting their bids. The IOC has adopted a more flexible and collaborative approach to selecting host cities, aiming to reduce costs and ensure the Games align with long-term development goals.
Potential Bids
Several cities and regions have expressed interest in hosting the 2040 Summer Olympics:
| City/Region | Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | Germany | Potential Bid | Federal Cabinet announced interest in July 2024, aiming to coincide with the 50th anniversary of German reunification. Other potential German candidates include Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Bavaria. |
| London | United Kingdom | Potential Bid | Mayor Sadiq Khan and UK Sport expressed interest in February 2019, considering both 2036 and 2040. |
| Poland | Poland | Potential Bid | Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced intention to bid in August 2024, after a failed bid for 2036. |
| Cape Town | South Africa | Potential Bid | Initial discussions with the IOC have taken place, with the vision of hosting the first Olympic Games in Africa. |
| Busan | South Korea | Potential Bid | The city submitted a bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics and may consider bidding again for 2040. |
| Doha | Qatar | Potential Bid | Doha has expressed interest in hosting the Games again after hosting the 2030 Asian Games. |
References
* Bids for the 2040 Summer Olympics: https://en.wikipedia.org/Bids_for_the_2040_Summer_Olympics
* IOC welcomes interest from South Africa to host future Olympic Games in 2036: https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-welcomes-interest-from-south-africa-to-host-future-olympic-games-in-2036