London: International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani on Wednesday said it is her dream to see India host major sporting events like the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup in the future. Ambani, who is also the chairman of Reliance Foundation, delivered a key note speech 'Inspiring A Billion Dreams : The India Opportunity', at the Leaders Week 2019 London here.

"There is no reason why a nation of 1.3 billion people cannot be amongst leading medal winners on the international stage," she said. "It is my hope and dream to see India host some of the most iconic sporting championships in the world like the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. "I invite everyone to join us and be a part of the great Indian dream, the India opportunity," added Ambani, India's first woman member of the IOC.