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 had initially planned to bid for the 1991 Olympics but changed their plans and submitted a bid for the 1987 Games at the request of the United States Olympic Committee.  The city was chosen as the host on December 18, 1984, because many sports facilities were already in place.