South Africa has selected Durban as its preferred city for bidding to host the 2036 or 2040 Olympics
South Africa is among seven countries bidding to host the 2036 Olympics, with Durban as its preferred city. The bid will be presented by SASCOC in November, and feasibility reviews conclude in March 2027. Durban was previously stripped of 2022 Commonwealth Games hosting rights. The IOC will select the host in mid-2029.
- South Africa is among interested parties for the 2036 Olympic Games.
- SASCOC will present to the IOC Future Host Commission this November.
- Feasibility reviews are scheduled to conclude in March 2027.
- Durban was previously stripped of hosting rights for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
- The International Olympic Committee will select the 2036 host in mid-2029.
- The South African government supported the candidacy after the ministerial council gave the green light.
- Team South Africa has chosen Durban as its preferred host city.
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