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Which of the following sports events was NEVER hosted by India?
Commonwealth Games
Asian Games
ICC Men World Cup Cricket
Olympics
Olympics
India has never hosted the Summer or Winter Olympic Games. While India has successfully hosted major multi-sport events like the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, the Olympics remain the only major global sports event in this list not yet held in the country.
India has never hosted the Summer or Winter Olympic Games. While India has successfully hosted major multi-sport events like the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, the Olympics remain the only major global sports event in this list not yet held in the country.
The Olympic Charter is the codification of the fundamental principles of Olympism, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded on June 23, 1894.
India hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982, both held in New Delhi.
India hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi.
India has hosted the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup three times: 1987 (co-hosted), 1996 (co-hosted), and 2011 (co-hosted), and solely hosted the 2023 edition.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) session was held in India (Mumbai) in 2023, but this refers to the governing body meeting, not the Games.
Option A: India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
Option B: India hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982, marking its stature in continental sports.
Option C: India has hosted the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 1987, 1996, 2011, and 2023.
The Government of India has expressed interest in bidding for the 2036 Summer Olympics.
D is correct тАФ India has never hosted the Olympic Games to date.
When studying sports hosting, note that India's hosting history often correlates with its economic growth phases; for instance, the 1982 Asian Games accelerated sports infrastructure development in Delhi.