India will not bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games as it’s late to make a proposal when many nations already in contention, Indian Olympic Association president N Ramachandran clarified on Tuesday, PTI reported.
“There are too many people in the fray,” Ramchandran said after meeting with Sports Minister Vijay Goel. “Durban has not yet officially pulled out even though they are saying but Commonwealth Games Committee is still in discussion with South Africa.”
“UK has come forth saying that they want to do it in London, Manchester and Birmingham. So for the IOA to make a proposal at this late stage is not advisable,” he added.
A day after Durban gave up hosting rights because the South African government failed to give financial guarantees, there were reports that IOA is weighing the option of stepping in as a replacement.