New Delhi, March 29 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Naveen Jindal on Sunday backed the inclusion of polo in India's ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, stating that efforts would be made to reintroduce the sport and identify suitable venues across the country.

India is steadily progressing in its bid to win the hosting rights for the Olympics 2036, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is scaling up the athlete-feeder system in a bid to power up the medal tally across major competitions in the coming years.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Northern India Polo Championship final between Jindal Panther and Jaipur Achievers, BJP MP Naveen Jindal emphasised the historical significance of polo...