India Nears Final Approval to Stage 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad Ready to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

India is poised to secure hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games , with a formal endorsement expected at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. Ahmedabad has been identified as the preferred host city, signalling a major leap forward in India’s ambition to position itself as a global sporting destination. If confirmed, this will mark the Commonwealth Games’ return to India after two decades.

Approval Process Reaches Final Stage

The Commonwealth Sport Board has already recommended India’s bid after evaluating key criteria such as infrastructure readiness, governance quality, athlete experience, and alignment with Games values. A final vote at the Assembly is set to formalise the decision. India’s delegation will present its comprehensive plan for staging a modern, athlete-centric edition of the Games.

Why Ahmedabad Was Chosen

Ahmedabad surpassed Abuja, Nigeria, which is now being encouraged to strengthen its application for the 2034 Games . The city boasts world-class sporting infrastructure, including the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave and the Narendra Modi Stadium. With experience hosting major international competitions—and preparations underway for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games —Ahmedabad demonstrated strong operational capacity and logistical readiness.

Part of India’s Long-Term Sporting Vision

Hosting the 2030 Games aligns with India’s strategic goal of bidding for the 2036 Olympic Games , also proposed for Ahmedabad. Officials have confirmed that the 2030 programme will include all key medal-rich events such as shooting, wrestling, hockey, kabaddi and kho kho, reinforcing India’s competitive prospects.

Exam Oriented Facts

• India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 (New Delhi) .

• Ahmedabad houses one of the world’s largest multi-sport facility clusters.

• Host city selection depends on infrastructure, governance and athlete services.

• India ranked 4th at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games .