Union home min amit shah

Union Home Min Amit Shah: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Wednesday met the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed India's recent Commonwealth Games campaign, preparations for the upcoming Asian Games and the country's push to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

The former track and field athlete said the meeting covered India's performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the roadmap for the Asian Games in Japan, while reiterating the IOA's commitment to strengthening India's candidature for the 2036 Olympics.

“Had a productive meeting with Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji. Briefed him on the success of the Commonwealth Games 2026 and our preparations for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. I also reaffirmed that no stone is being left unturned in our endeavour to strengthen India’s candidature to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Under the visionary leadership and unwavering support of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. @narendramodi Ji, India is steadily emerging as a global sporting powerhouse,” PT Usha wrote on X.