India to host IOC Session-2023

Hyderabad International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani has described the decision to award India the right to host the IOC Session in Mumbai in 2023 as 'a significant development for India's Olympic aspirations and a matter of great pride and joy.'

The decision confirms India will be hosting this prestigious IOC meeting for the first time since 1983. Nita Ambani also reaffirmed her long standing commitment towards enabling the country hosts the Youth Olympic Games and the Olympic Games in the future.

"Nearly half of India's population is under 25 years of age, this makes India one of the most crucial and exciting places to nurture and grow the Olympic Movement. Inspired by the Olympic Values Education Programme, it is our mission to identify potential talent and guide them to greatness in the world of sport. To coincide with the Olympic Session 2023, we propose to launch a series of elite sports development programmes for youth across deprived communities," said Nita Ambani.

Narinder Batra, President, IOA, said: "India is on an exciting journey and we want the Olympic Movement to play a central part in building a brighter future for our next generation. Delivering a truly memorable IOC Session in Mumbai in 2023, with a strong emphasis on youth potential, sustainability, and innovation, will be one of the first steps to showcase India's new sporting capacity."

The Session will be hosted at the state-of-the-art brand new Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Situated in the heart of the city at Bandra Kurla Complex, the JWC is the largest convention centre in India and will start operations in early 2022.

An IOC session is the annual meeting of the members of the Olympic committee, comprising 101 voting members and 45 honorary members. It discusses and decides on the key activities of the global Olympics movement.