Winter Olympiad Regional rounds lead to the February international result cycle. Oct–DecNational / regional rounds Mid Jan–15 FebInternational round window Monthly shortlistOctober, November and December merit flow Late FebruaryFinal result publication Winter cycle International round
Spring Olympiad January to March preparation moves into the April international window. Jan–MarNational / regional rounds 1–15 AprilInternational round window Top performersQualify for international round End of AprilOutcome announcement Spring cycle Merit based
Summer Olympiad May to July regional progress leads to the August result cycle. May–Early JulyNational / regional rounds Late July–Mid AugInternational round window May, Jun, JulMonthly merit lists decide advancement End of AugustResult publication Summer cycle Monthly merit