Uttar Pradesh (UP) plans to build a massive Olympic Park near the upcoming Jewar Airport in Greater Noida. This move follows the recent announcement by the central government expressing its intention to bid for hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. According to media reports, spread across approximately 1,100 acre, the Olympic Park will likely be built in Sector 22 of the Yamuna Expressway, as outlined in the 2041 Master Plan. The UP government has asked Yamuna Authority to conduct a feasibility study.
The centrepiece of this project is the Olympic City, which will occupy a substantial 965-acre portion of the park. It will feature 29 stadiums dedicated to various Olympic sports. Furthermore, the development envisions the inclusion of sports clubs, training and coaching facilities, convention centres, malls and theme parks. Another crucial component is the proposed Olympic Village, spread across 130 acre, which is set to accommodate 5,000 housing units, primarily consisting of 3 and 4-BHK flats. These residential units will be specifically designed to cater to participants and individuals associated with sporting events.
Although the park’s construction is anticipated to span several years, a strategic and phased approach will be adopted to ensure efficiency and economic viability. The UP government has already outlined numerous significant projects centred around the Yamuna Expressway region, with the upcoming airport in Jewar at the heart of these initiatives. These project encompass the establishment of a Film City, as well as industrial manufacturing clusters for toys, apparel and medical devices.
