US sprinter T. J. Bednarek says he supports India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games after engaging with the country’s culture. The comments come as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirms India is among the nations being considered to stage the Games.

According to the reports, the IOC’s confirmation on Tuesday places India in a group of seven countries competing for the 2036 Games. Both outlets frame Bednarek’s position as emerging from his personal experience in India, but they differ in emphasis: one highlights his cultural engagement as the basis for support, while the other ties the timing of his remarks to the IOC’s announcement. Neither outlet provides further detail in the excerpts on India’s specific hosting preparations or Bednarek’s broader views on the bid process.