The IOC has introduced a new "Strategic Dialogue" phase in its selection process for the 2036 Olympic Games.
The final selection of the 2036 Olympic host city is now scheduled to take place by mid-2029.
India, which submitted its bid for Ahmedabad, faces competition from Qatar, Turkey, and South Africa.
Candidates must now provide mandatory core financial guarantees and answer the Future Host Questionnaire starting in 2027.