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South Africa Selects Durban for 2036 and 2040 Olympic Bids
- South Africa has selected Durban as its candidate city for the 2036 and 2040 Olympic Games.
- Durban, located on South Africa's east coast, is the country's third-largest city.
- If successful, these Games would be the first Olympics held in Africa.
- The International Olympic Committee will decide the host city for 2036 in mid-2029.
- Durban was chosen over Johannesburg and Cape Town for the bid.
Articles (5)
Yahoo Sports·
South Africa picks Durban for Olympic, Paralympic bid
Al Jazeera·
Olympic Games: South Africa bids to make Durban host city for 2036 or 2040
South Africa's Durban joins race for 2036 or 2040 Olympics
The Guardian·
Durban selected as South Africa’s candidate for Olympic bids in 2036 and 2040
South Africa chooses Durban as its preferred city to host 2036 or 2040 Olympics