Ahmedabad recommended to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board said on Wednesday. The board said it will propose Ahmedabad to the full Commonwealth Sport membership for approval at the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26. India faced competition from Nigeria, but the Commonwealth Sport has decided to "develop a strategy for supporting and accelerating" the African nation's hosting ambitions for future Games, including consideration for 2034.Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has expressed happiness on Commonwealth Association's approval of India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad.

A day of immense joy and pride for India.

Heartiest congratulations to every citizen of India on Commonwealth Association's approval of India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad. It is a grand endorsement of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's relentless efforts to…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 15, 2025

Olypian Abhinav Bindra has welcomed the recommendations.

Congratulations to Amdavad on being recommended as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games!
Beyond the celebration lies a bigger goal- to empower youth, invest in grassroot sport, and leave a legacy that lasts long after the closing ceremony. #CWG2030 #PowerOfSport

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) October 15, 2025

Commonwealth Sport interim president Dr Donald Rukare described the moment as “a significant milestone for the Movement as we look to our Centenary Games.” The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Commonwealth Games Association India (CGAI) president, P.T. Usha, said, “The Games would not only showcase India’s world-class sporting and event capabilities, but also play a meaningful role in our national journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.”

(State Correspondent)