Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in which of the following cities?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mumbai.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Mumbai city.
- The IOC Session is a key meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) where important decisions about the future of the Olympic Games are made.
- India is hosting the IOC session for the second time, after a gap of nearly 40 years—the last being the 86th IOC Session held in New Delhi in 1983.
- The 141st IOC Session, being held in India, reflects the nation’s commitment to global cooperation, sporting excellence, and the Olympic ideals of friendship, respect, and excellence.
- The session serves as a platform for interaction and knowledge sharing among various sports stakeholders.
- It will be attended by IOC President Thomas Bach, other IOC members, prominent Indian sports personalities, and representatives from sports federations, including the Indian Olympic Association.