Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 Commonwealth Games
India has been awarded the right to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The Indian city of Ahmedabad received formal approval at the Commonwealth Sports General Assembly meeting in Glasgow, Scotland. This is a major step in India's ambitious plan to become a global multi-sport hub.
India wins Commonwealth Games hosting rights after 20 years; the event will be held in this city in 2030
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India to host after 20 years
India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in 2010. This time, the event will be held in Ahmedabad, where sports infrastructure has been rapidly developed over the past decade. India competed with Abuja, Nigeria, in the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid, but Commonwealth Sport decided to keep the African country in consideration for the 2034 edition.
India's ambitious plan to become a global multi-sport hub
The 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi cost approximately ₹70,000 crore, significantly exceeding the initial estimate of ₹1,600 crore. Maintaining relevance and finding a host for the Commonwealth Games over the years has been challenging. Athletes from 72 countries, mostly former British colonies, participate in the event.
Preparations in Ahmedabad intensify
In recent months, Ahmedabad has hosted events such as the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, the Asian Aquatics Championships, and the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers. In the future, the Asian Weightlifting Championships, the Asian Para-Archery Cup, and the 2029 World Police and Fire Games will also be held here. A massive complex is being developed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, which will include the world's largest Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, along with an aquatics center, a football stadium, and indoor arenas. An athletes' village for 3,000 athletes will also be built within the complex.
Several Indian sports removed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The budget for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games has been limited, and only 10 sports have been included. Wrestling, shooting, badminton, and hockey have been removed, a decision India strongly opposed. However, the IOA has clarified that India will include all of its medal-winning sports in the 2030 Games. IOA Joint Secretary Kalyan Chaubey stated that there are plans to include traditional sports like kabaddi and kho-kho, along with sports like shooting, wrestling, and archery.
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Summary
Commonwealth Sport stated that India, the world's most populous nation, has a rich history in sports and performed exceptionally well in the recent CWG. Ahmedabad's bid reflects India's commitment, diversity and vast reach to modern sports
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