South Africa has named Durban as the host city for its bids to stage the Olympic Games in 2036 or 2040, Al Jazeera English reported. The report is from a single source. The bids aim to bring the Olympic Games to Africa for the first time, according to the outlet. Who made the announcement and when is not yet known. Whether South Africa will bid for 2036, 2040 or both editions is also not yet known. Details such as venues, costs and government backing are not yet known. It is not yet known whether the International Olympic Committee has responded or what the bidding timeline is.
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South Africa names Durban as host city for Olympic bids, Al Jazeera English reports
Al Jazeera English reports the 2036 or 2040 bids aim to bring the Games to Africa for the first time
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- South Africa has named Durban as host city for its Olympic bids, Al Jazeera English reported.
- The bids target the 2036 or 2040 Games, according to the outlet.
- The bids aim to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time, the outlet said.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishOlympic Games: South Africa bids to make Durban host city for 2036 or 2040