Jay Shah's big message to BCCI for India's 2036 Olympic preparation, says 'You all should...'

ICC Chairman Jay Shah offered a notable hint regarding India's ambitions to host the 2036 Olympic Games during a public appearance this Sunday.

Jay Shah Backs India’s 2036 Olympics Bid, Calls for Early Planning

Speaking at the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention in New Delhi, Shah suggested that the nation is positioning itself to welcome the global event. He emphasized that India must begin rigorous preparations to ensure it is fully equipped to manage what is widely considered the largest and most prestigious spectacle in the sporting world.

“You all know that when I was in BCCI, I prepared till 2028. Fortunately, I got a good result. But the team of BCCI is sitting here. You all should prepare for the Commonwealth Games of 2030. You all should prepare for the Brisbane Olympics of 2032, and you all know where the Olympics of 2036 is coming. You all should prepare for that too,” he said.

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From 2019 to 2026, that time was very important for BCCI and India: Jay Shah

Since transitioning from his role as BCCI Secretary to becoming the ICC Chairman in 2024, Jay Shah has overseen a pivotal era for the sport. During the convention, he took the opportunity to reflect on the significant progress made in Indian cricket between 2019 and 2026. This seven-year window represents a transformative period characterized by structural growth and evolving leadership within the national framework.

“From 2019 to 2026, that time was very important for BCCI and India. Today, I congratulate everyone. We won two Under-19 Women’s World Cup titles and two Under-19 Men’s World Cups. We were runners-up twice in the WTC (World Test Championship). We were runners-up once in the Men’s ODI World Cup and won the women’s one too. We won the T20 World Cup twice, and we also won the Champions Trophy. That is why the time from 2019 to 2026 was a golden time for all of us, and you all played a big role in that,” he added.

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During the event, Shah praised India’s exceptional performance in the recently finished T20 World Cup and offered his congratulations to the other teams that delivered standout performances throughout the competition.

“The T20 World Cup has just ended. India had a great performance. For that, I congratulate the entire Indian team. Along with that, England and South Africa were unbeaten before the semifinals, and for that, I congratulate those two teams. Also, to the New Zealand team, in front of South Africa, they achieved victory and reached the final, and we congratulate the New Zealand team for the character they have shown," Shah further stated.