Bid Process
The schedule was announced in January, 2008.
- March 6, 2008—National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are to inform the IOC of the names of their candidate cities.
- June 19, 2008—Cities submit Candidature files.
- August 2008—IOC announces shortlist of Candidate Cities. Cities submit detailed budget.
- September 2008—Cities respond in writing to initial concerns. Cities present 1 hour video presentations and Question sessions. (No on-site tour was executed). Cities send in additional guarantees as needed.
- October 2008—The Evaluation Commission submits its report to the IOC Executive Board.
- November 2, 2008—The IOC Executive Board submit its recommendations to the IOC members for a postal vote.
- December 12, 2008—The host city is announced.
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