South Africa announces plan to bid for 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games

South Africa on Thursday announced its plan to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The government said it had begun discussions with the International Olympic Committee, which since June has been headed by Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry.

If it were to succeed, it would be the first time ever that the world’s biggest sporting event takes place in Africa.

…