Union Home Minister Amit Shah has confirmed that Ahmedabad, already awarded the 2030 Commonwealth Games, is being prepared to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Shah highlighted India’s readiness, citing new infrastructure and a vision to place the country among the top five medal-winning nations globally.
Inside the announcement
According to NDTV, Times of India, India Today, and Telegraph India, Shah made the announcement during the closing ceremony of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Ahmedabad. He emphasized that the city will host multiple national and international sporting events in the lead-up to 2036, building momentum for the Olympics. The newly inaugurated Veer Savarkar Sports Complex and upcoming venues are part of Ahmedabad’s transformation into a global sports hub.
Notable updates
• Ahmedabad confirmed as host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games
• Amit Shah announced preparations for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games
• Statement made at Sansad Khel Mahotsav closing ceremony in Ahmedabad
• City to host several national and international events before 2036
• Veer Savarkar Sports Complex inaugurated as part of new infrastructure push
• Shah projected India to rank among top five nations in Olympic medal tally
Major takeaway
Ahmedabad’s dual hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and the anticipated Olympics in 2036 reflects India’s growing ambition in global sports. The announcement underscores infrastructural readiness and a national drive to elevate India’s standing in international athletics.
Sources: NDTV, Times of India, India Today, Telegraph India