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Ahmedabad is set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking India’s return after 20 years and boosting its bid for the 2036 Olympic Games.
Ahmedabad has been officially recommended by the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the event’s return to India after two decades. The final decision will be made at the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26, with approval now seen as a formality. India last hosted the Games in 2010 in New Delhi, a landmark edition that elevated the country’s status as a global sporting destination. Hosting the Games in Ahmedabad would significantly bolster India’s bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, also proposed to be held in the city. Ahmedabad has recently hosted major events like the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, and its sporting infrastructure is rapidly expanding. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, the city’s centerpiece, will include the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, a new aquatics centre, a football stadium, and multiple indoor arenas. Meanwhile, the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be a scaled-down event with a limited sports roster. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has assured that the 2030 Games will feature all major disciplines, making it one of the most comprehensive editions ever and a defining step towards India’s Olympic ambitions.
Ahmedabad has been endorsed by the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the event’s return to India after two decades. This decision highlights India’s rising prominence in global sports and its capability to host top-tier competitions. (News18 Creative)
The Commonwealth Sport’s General Assembly in Glasgow will make the final decision on November 26, 2025. With strong support for India’s bid, approval is anticipated to be a mere formality, officially establishing Ahmedabad as the next significant venue for the Commonwealth’s premier multi-sport event. (News18 Creative)
India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi, an edition remembered fondly in the event’s history. If approved, the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad will signify a return of the prestigious competition to Indian soil after 20 years. (News18 Creative)
Securing the 2030 CWG bid would significantly bolster India’s aspirations to host the 2036 Olympic Games, also proposed for Ahmedabad. The city’s selection underscores its potential as a future Olympic venue, showcasing top-notch infrastructure and administrative readiness. (News18 Creative)
Ahmedabad has proven its capability for hosting large-scale international events by successfully conducting the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships. The city’s burgeoning sports culture and government-supported infrastructure projects position it as one of Asia’s most promising destinations for elite global tournaments. (News18 Creative)
Authorities are diligently working to transform Ahmedabad into a global sports hub. Extensive infrastructure upgrades are in progress across the city, ensuring top-tier facilities, better connectivity, and athlete-friendly accommodations ahead of the prospective 2030 Games. (News18 Creative)
Central to Ahmedabad’s transformation is the upcoming Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave. Anchored by the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, the enclave will also include a state-of-the-art aquatics centre, football stadium, and two indoor arenas for multi-sport use, creating India’s largest integrated sports complex. (News18 Creative)
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be a scaled-down event to manage costs. The city plans to host all events within a 12km radius on a modest £114 million (Rs 1,300 crore) budget, contrasting India’s ambitious vision for 2030. (News18 Creative)
To remain within budget, the 2026 Games have excluded major disciplines like wrestling, shooting, badminton, and hockey. These omissions have sparked debate, emphasising the need for broader inclusion -- something the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) aims to fully restore in the 2030 edition. (News18 Creative)
To remain within budget, the 2026 Games have excluded major disciplines like wrestling, shooting, badminton, and hockey. These omissions have sparked debate, emphasising the need for broader inclusion -- something the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) aims to fully restore in the 2030 edition. (News18 Creative)
India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010, spending nearly Rs 70,000 crore -- far exceeding initial estimates. With over 72 nations expected to participate again, the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad could become a defining milestone in India’s journey towards hosting the Olympic Games. (News18 Creative)
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