IOC Sets 2029 Timeline for India's 2036 Olympic Host Bid with New Selection Phase
India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games will be decided by mid-2029 following the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) approval of a revised selection process. The new framework introduces a Strategic Dialogue phase starting in March 2027, requiring shortlisted candidates to submit financial guarantees and respond to a questionnaire. This phase precedes the final Targeted Dialogue in 2028, aiming to enhance transparency, cost control, and clarity for potential hosts, including India, currently in Continuous Dialogue with the IOC.