“Insane Racism” Erupts In The Comments Section After India Submits Historical Bid To Host 2036 Olympics

October 8, 2026, 9:38pm EST  • By Darrelle Lincoln

India 2036 Olympics bid draws racist replies.

India has officially entered a highly competitive race to host the 2036 Olympics. On October 6, 2026, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed India as one of seven candidate nations. Specifically, the country is competing against prominent rivals such as Qatar, Germany, South Korea, Hungary, South Africa, and Turkey.

Click for sound 0:00 / 0:00 The ambitious Indian bid focuses heavily on the fast-growing megacity of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Furthermore, this proposed hub features the world’s largest cricket stadium, named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The city plans to use the 2030 Commonwealth Games as a critical test run for Olympic readiness.

Not everyone was as receptive to the news when it was announced.

India’s official bid for the 2036 Olympics has triggered intense backlash on social media across multiple platforms. A massive wave of highly offensive commentary erupted immediately after news of the formal application went public. Specifically, viral posts on X exposed an influx of severe racism, xenophobia, and hostile stereotypes targeting Indian citizens.

“Insane racism in the comments,” one post said.

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Many internet users voiced strong opposition, criticizing the nation’s local infrastructure, sanitation levels, and overall safety.

“The Olymshits,” one person wrote.

“It’s gonna go great,” a second person said while showing a pool filled with garbage during the 2036 Olympics.

It’s gonna go great. pic.twitter.com/cje0GgXd6p

“The first Indian gold medals in 2036,” a third person stated, adding a disturbing picture.

The first Indian gold medals in 2036 pic.twitter.com/tIzLZCnI68

“India will absolutely dominate in the Defecathalon 💩,” a fourth person added.

India will absolutely dominate in the Defecathalon 💩

Hopefully, it will be in Mumbai. The richest city in India,” one final person stated.

Hopefully it will be in Mumbai. The richest city in India pic.twitter.com/aVH0Ku1MiS

In the meantime, the IOC has outlined a strict timeline before voting on a final host city in mid-2029. All current candidates must present their detailed development projects to the Future Host Commission in November 2026. Subsequently, the committee will establish a shortlist of preferred bidders by March 2027 to advance negotiations.

Indian sports officials are convinced this massive bid will help transform the country into a global sporting superpower. However, the nation must first overcome significant concerns regarding local sports governance, high doping rates, and limited historical medal success.