In recent times, there have been talks of India being a potential host to some of the biggest showcase events in world of sport, including bidding for the prestigious Olympic Games. While it is evident that the road to hosting such an event would be a long and hard one, it is important to assess where the strengths and areas of improvement for our cities currently lie. This publication prepared by CII and Grant Thornton Bharat assesses the past, present and future of hosting sports events in India. The report is aimed at capturing positives, areas of improvement and the way forward for the leading sports cities of India.