Nita M Ambani: India House is a symbol of India’s Olympic aspirations



The Paris Olympics marks the first occasion of India having its own country house at the Olympics

MUMBAI/ PARIS: A day after the Paris Olympics began with a glimmering opening ceremony that had

the attention of the world, the India House, India’s first ever country house at the Olympics, had a star-studded

opening ceremony that saw some of India’s most famous names in attendance alongside IOC officials and  administrators.



The opening event of the India House was a memorable and unforgettable affair which started with Nita M Ambani, IOC member and

Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance

Foundation, lighting a lamp in a traditional Indian ceremony that brings auspiciousness and goodwill. Among the dignitaries present at the opening ceremony were Ser Miang NG - IOC

Committee member, P.T. Usha - President of the

Indian Olympic Association, Jawed Ashraf- Ambassador of India to France, Jay Shah -Honorary secretary of BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket India), Abhinav Bindra - Olympic Gold

Medallist.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambani said, “Welcome to the first ever India House in the history of the Olympics.

Today we gather here at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 to open the doors to a dream, a dream that belongs to 1.4 million Indians. A dream to bring India to the Olympics and our shared dream to bring the Olympics to India.”

Calling the inaugural India House, a potential tipping point for India, she said, “It is time that the flame, which was first lit in Athens, lights up in our ancient land, India. The day is not far when India will host the Olympic Games. May this be our collective resolve at the opening of the India House.”

Touching upon the importance of the India House, Ambani said, “India House is envisioned as a symbol of India’s Olympic aspirations. We hope it becomes a home away from home for our athletes, a place where we honour them, salute their spirit and celebrate their achievements. India House is not a destination, it’s a new beginning for India.”