New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- India were formally announced as one of the seven bidders to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday. India has long been seen as one of the favored candidate in a hosting contest the IOC aims to decide in 2029 by a contested vote of its 100-plus members.

India has long been talking about hosting the Summer Olympics in 2036. The IOC also published a 30-page document on Tuesday to guide bidders over the next two and half years when key decisions will be taken by the Coventry-chaired IOC executive board.

Its 15 members include NBA great Pau Gasol representing athletes. The country is already hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The IOC set an October ...