India's 2036 Olympic Bid Process to Conclude in 2029

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved a revised host selection process for the 2036 Olympic Games at its 146th Session in Lausanne on 24 June 2026. The host city for the 2036 Olympic Games will be elected in mid-2029, and India is in the Continuous Dialogue phase after submitting a Letter of Intent in 2024.

🏅 Olympic Host Selection Process

The IOC uses a multi-stage process for selecting Olympic hosts. The revised framework for 2036 includes three phases: Continuous Dialogue, Strategic Dialogue, and Targeted Dialogue. The Strategic Dialogue phase is scheduled to begin in March 2027, and the Targeted Dialogue phase is expected in late 2028.

🇮🇳 India's Bid Status

India formally entered the 2036 Olympic bid process in 2024 through a Letter of Intent. Ahmedabad is the proposed host city for India's bid, and India is one of the countries linked to the 2036 race.

📋 Key Features of the Revised Process

The new Strategic Dialogue phase has been introduced to improve transparency and cost control in the host selection process. During this phase, candidate nations must respond to the Future Host Questionnaire and submit core financial guarantees.

⏱️ Olympic Bid Timeline

Interested parties will be shortlisted for the Strategic Dialogue phase in March 2027. Preferred hosts are expected to enter the Targeted Dialogue phase in late 2028. The final election of the 2036 host city will take place in mid-2029. Countries linked with the 2036 bid include Qatar, Turkey, and South Africa.