Ahmedabad awarded hosting rights for 2030 Commonwealth Games: Details here
What's the story
Ahmedabad has officially been awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The announcement was made during a general assembly of Commonwealth Sport's 74 members. The decision comes after the Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board recommended Ahmedabad as the host city last month. This will mark India's return as a host nation for these multi-sport events after two decades, with Delhi last hosting in 2010.
Bid details
India's bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
India's bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games was approved by Commonwealth Sport's general assembly, with Ahmedabad as the proposed host city. The decision was backed by a process led by the Commonwealth Sport's Evaluation Committee. The recommendation from the Executive Board came after a thorough evaluation process, which suggests India's growing influence on the global sporting stage.
Infrastructure development
Ahmedabad's sports infrastructure upgrade
Over the past decade, Ahmedabad has been rapidly upgrading its sports infrastructure. The city is also in the race for Olympic hosting rights. This massive investment in facilities and venues has made Ahmedabad a strong contender to host major international sporting events like the Commonwealth Games, and it suggests potential for future Olympic bids.
Olympic dreams
India's Olympic aspirations boosted by Commonwealth Games hosting
The decision to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has also strengthened India's bid to host the Olympics in 2036. The move is perceived as a significant step toward achieving this goal. PT Usha, President of the Commonwealth Games Association of India and IOA, expressed her gratitude for the trust shown by Commonwealth Sport in awarding Ahmedabad as the host city.
Event hosting
Ahmedabad's role in upcoming international sporting events
Ahmedabad has already hosted several international sporting events, including the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships and the Asian Aquatics Championships. The city will also host the Asian Weightlifting Championship and Asia Para-Archery Cup next year. In 2029, it will be home to the World Police and Fire Games across three venues: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar.
Venue details
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave: A key venue
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is one of the main venues being developed for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. As per a report in The Hindu, the complex will also include an aquatics center, a football stadium, and two indoor sports arenas. An athlete's village with a capacity of 3,000 is also planned within this complex.
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Modi reacts!
Delighted that India has won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2025
Congratulations to the people of India and the sporting ecosystem. It is our collective commitment and spirit of sportsmanship that has placed India firmly on the global sporting map.
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