Games of Nations, Glory for Gujarat: Ahmedabad Chosen for 2030 Commonwealth Centenary

Updated: November 27, 2025 06:03

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India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, marking the centenary edition of the event and its return to the country after 20 years. The announcement, ratified at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, underscores India’s sporting ambitions and strengthens its bid to host the 2036 Olympics.

Ahmedabad to Host the 2030 Commonwealth Games

India has officially been awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad chosen as the venue. The decision was ratified at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland, making this the centenary edition of the Games. It is a historic moment, as India last hosted the event in New Delhi in 2010.

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed the announcement as a “proud moment” for India, emphasizing the country’s vision of becoming a global sporting powerhouse by 2047. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), led by President P.T. Usha, played a pivotal role in securing the bid, which also aligns with India’s aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics, with Ahmedabad positioned as the proposed host city.

Notable Updates

Ahmedabad was formally ratified as the host city during the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow.

The 2030 Games will commemorate 100 years since the inaugural edition in Hamilton, Canada (1930).

India returns to hosting the Games after a 20-year gap, with Delhi last staging them in 2010.

The event is expected to be scheduled in October 2030, coinciding with India’s festive season.

Major Takeaways

The hosting rights highlight India’s growing stature in global sports governance.

Ahmedabad’s selection strengthens India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics, showcasing readiness for mega events.

The Games will provide a boost to infrastructure, tourism, and employment in Gujarat and beyond.

Important Points

India has hosted 22 international sporting events in 18 cities over the past decade, demonstrating capability.

The Commonwealth Games will serve as a test run for Olympic-scale preparations.

The centenary edition adds symbolic weight, positioning India at the heart of global sporting history.

Sources: Times of India , Hindustan Times , Business Line

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