After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

Key Highlights:

• India is bidding to host the 2038 Asian Games, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expressing interest to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
• The OCA's evaluation team will visit India to assess the country's bid for the 2038 Asian Games.
• The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to six cricket stadiums regarding sustainable water use.
• The NGT seeks explanation from stadiums for non-compliance with directions on groundwater extraction and rainwater harvesting.

Detailed Insights:

• India's interest in the 2038 Asian Games follows its bid for the 2036 Olympics and securing the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG).
• The Asian Games are scheduled for 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, 2030 in Doha, and 2034 in Riyadh.
• The NGT order was passed on April 16, in response to an ongoing execution application regarding compliance with a 2021 order on water management.
• Stadiums like Arun Jaitley Stadium, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, and Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium are among those issued notices.
• Some cricket associations are taking steps towards sustainable water use, such as using treated water and implementing rainwater harvesting projects.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Asian Games: A multi-sport event held every four years with participation from Asian countries.
• National Green Tribunal (NGT): A specialized body that handles environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary problems.
• Rainwater Harvesting: The collection and storage of rainwater for reuse on-site, rather than allowing it to run off.