India not in race to host 2024 Olympics, confirms IOC president

April 27, 2015 19:35

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach expressed surprise at media reports that India may bid for 2024 Olympics saying that it's too early for India to host Olympics. "A year after returning from Olympic suspension, the IOA still needs to find its feet. We are surprised with the speculation about the Olympic bid. It's too quick now for India to host the Olympics in 2024," Bach said.

After holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid growing expectations that India may make its first bid to host the Olympics Games, Bach said doors are always opened for India. "PM Modi is also seriously looking into India's Olympic candidature in the future. But he wants India to be well prepared. From now to September, it would be difficult to get everything ready in time," added Bach.

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