London Talks, Big Stakes—India’s Road to Commonwealth 2030 Begins

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A team of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officials, accompanied by delegates from the Central and Gujarat state governments, sat with Commonwealth Sport officials in London to push India's bid for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad forward. The meeting was centered around fine-tuning India's proposal and aligning with international best practices.

Strategic Discussions & Bid Framework
The Indian team held two days of talks to be familiarized with the process of selection and standards of governance for hosting the Games.

Commonwealth Sport officials guaranteed complete support in taking host cities through the bid process.

India's bid prioritizes sustainability, athlete experience, and long-term community legacy.

Ahmedabad's Vision for 2030
The bid seeks to use existing infrastructure to keep costs low and deliver maximum legacy benefits.

Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi emphasized India's determination to host a future-oriented edition of the Games.

The bid fits within India's wider vision of bidding for the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad.

Timeline & Next Steps
India has officially bid for the 2030 Games already.

Final bid proposals have to be filed by August 31, and the host city will be selected in November.

India is competing with several countries, including Canada and New Zealand, for the rights to host.

India's meeting with Commonwealth Sport officials is an important milestone in its bid process, consolidating its focus on staging a world-class sporting event.

Sources: Telangana Today, MSN, Times of India.