“Host Cities of Major Events” is a classic Static GK subject for SSC, Banking, Railways, NDA, CDS, and State exams.

Questions often come like:

• “Which city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games?”
• “Where were the 2024 Olympics held?”
• “Which country hosted the first Cricket World Cup?”

Here’s a simple-English, exam-ready article on Host Cities of Major National and International Events, with clear sections, key facts, and a quick revision table.

Major sports and cultural events are held around the world to promote unity, sportsmanship, and global cooperation.

These events also help host cities improve their infrastructure, tourism, and international image.

India has proudly hosted many national and international competitions that brought global attention to the country.

Let’s look at the important host cities of some of the biggest events in India and around the world.

I. Major Events Hosted by India

 1. Cricket World Cups

• 1987 – India & Pakistan (first time outside England)
• 1996 – India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka
• 2011 – India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh (Final in Mumbai – India won)
• 2023 – Entirely hosted by India (Final in Ahmedabad – India vs Australia)

 Key Fact: India is the first country to host the Cricket World Cup four times.

 2. Hockey World Cups

• 2010 – New Delhi
• 2018 – Bhubaneswar, Odisha
• 2023 – Bhubaneswar & Rourkela, Odisha

 Key Fact: Odisha is known as the “Sports Capital of India” for hosting many global hockey events.

 3. Commonwealth Games

• 2010 Commonwealth Games – New Delhi
  • 71 nations participated
  • Mascot: Shera (a tiger)
  • India finished 2nd in medal tally

 Key Fact: It was India’s largest-ever multi-sport event hosted till date.

 4. Asian Games

• 1951 (First Asian Games) – New Delhi
• 1982 (Ninth Asian Games) – New Delhi

 Key Fact: India was the first Asian country to host the Asian Games.

 5. Other Major Events in India

 Key Fact: India hosted the G20 Summit for the first time in 2023 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

 II. Major International Events & Their Host Cities

 1. Olympic Games

 Key Fact: Paris will host the Olympics for the third time in 2024 — after 1900 and 1924.

 2. Winter Olympics

 Key Fact: Beijing became the first city ever to host both Summer (2008) and Winter (2022) Olympics.

 3. ICC Cricket World Cups (Men’s)

 Key Fact: The 1983 World Cup win at Lord’s (London) changed Indian cricket forever.

 4. FIFA Football World Cups

 Key Fact: The 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup was the first ever held in the Middle East.

 5. Other Important International Sports Events

 Key Fact: The 2022 Asian Games were postponed to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Quick Revision Table (At a Glance)