The Philippines and India expressed their interest about hosting the Games, but India failed to submit a late bid because it was unable to get an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after being given an extended deadline by the OCA.
Filipina dan India menyatakan minat mereka menjadi tuan rumah Asian Games XVIII, tetapi India gagal mengajukan tawaran karena gagal mendapatkan audiensi dengan Perdana Menteri Narendra Modi setelah diberi batas perpanjangan waktu oleh OCA.