Indianapolis was planning to bid on the 1991 Games, but, at the request of the United States Olympic Committee, submitted a bid for 1987. Since many sports facilities were already in place, PASO announced on December 18, 1984, that Indianapolis would be the host.
Indianapolis was intending to bid for the 1991 Games, but at the request of the United States Olympic Committee, they submitted a bid for the 1987 Games.  The announcement that Indianapolis would host the games came on December 18, 1984, after many sports facilities were already in place.