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Indian Olympic Association PT Usha: India is looking to bring the Asian Games back to home soil for the first time since 1982 as the country expressed interest in hosting the Asian Games 2038, and the proposal for the same has been discussed at the Olympic Council of Asia's (OCA) executive board meeting in Sanya, China.

While New Delhi hosted the inaugural edition in 1951 and the event's last Indian appearance in 1982. The 2038 bid will mark a potential return of the prestigious continental competition for the third time.

As the 2026 edition will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Doha will host the 2030 and 2034 editions to be held in Riyadh, India is targeting the next available slot in 2038 along with the aggressive pitch for the 2036 Olympics.