India to host IOC Session after 40 years – check details 

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[{"selector":"#anim-8efe07d4-0ae8-4531-b36b-00a25b88c804 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session is set to return to India after four decades. Here’s all you need to know about the all-important Olympic meet.

When is the IOC Session?

[{"selector":"#anim-36cee832-e9e8-484b-8347-5217687bebb8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.92187487200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The 141st IOC Session will be held from October 15 to 17, 2023.

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Where is the IOC Session being held?

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Why is it significant for India?

[{"selector":"#anim-f5a27669-e517-4327-90e4-00f2f00e1131 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0.8880874806473145%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This is an important moment for India as it will offer the country an opportunity to showcase its preparedness to host major global sporting events like the Olympics.

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Who will participate in the 141st IOC session?

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How India secured the hosting rights?

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