India submits proposal to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

India has submitted its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in Gujarat, an official said on Friday. A delegation with representation from Commonwealth Games Association of India and the Gujarat government submitted its formal proposal to Commonwealth Sport in London to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a state government release informed. The delegation was led by Minister of State for Sports Harsh Sanghavi. The bid positions Ahmedabad as the host city for the centenary edition of the Games, marking 100 years of the Commonwealth Games, the release said.Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi said India's Games will be based on the ancient principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', meaning "the world is one family." offering unity and human connection. Atithi Devo Bhava, or "the guest is divine," will guide the planning for all the stakeholders that will visit India for the Games.

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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said, "This bid represents the aspirations of an entire nation. The Commonwealth Games in Amdavad will showcase not just India's sporting capabilities but also the values of friendship, respect, and inclusivity that define our sporting culture.Hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games is aligned with the country's long-term ambition of becoming a leading sporting nation, where mega-events serve as catalysts for wider participation in sport and infrastructure development.

(State Correspondent)