Article – Ahmedabad to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has recommended Ahmedabad, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games.

Here are the full details based on the recent announcements:

Key Details and Status

  • Proposed Host City: Ahmedabad (Amdavad), Gujarat, India.
  • Event: XXIV Commonwealth Games, also known as the Centenary Commonwealth Games (marking 100 years since the inaugural event in 1930).
  • Current Status: The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board has formally recommended Ahmedabad as the host.
  • Final Decision: The recommendation will be presented to the full Commonwealth Sport membership for a final decision at the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26, 2025. This ratification is widely viewed as a formality.
  • Contender: Ahmedabad was chosen over the only other formal bidder, Abuja, Nigeria. Commonwealth Sport has committed to supporting Nigeria’s ambition to host future Games, including consideration for 2034.
  • India’s Hosting History: India previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in 2010.

Significance and Context

  • Boost to 2036 Olympics Bid: Hosting the 2030 CWG is seen as a crucial step for India to showcase its capabilities and infrastructure as it pursues its larger goal of hosting the 2036 Summer Olympic Games, also with Ahmedabad as the proposed main host city.
  • National Vision: The bid aligns with the Indian government’s vision of becoming a global sporting hub and its commitment to the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ goal (developed nation by 2047), using the Games as a catalyst for urban renewal and international collaboration.
  • Evaluation: The recommendation followed a detailed evaluation process by the Commonwealth Sport Evaluation Committee, which assessed criteria including technical delivery, athlete experience, infrastructure, governance, and alignment with Commonwealth Sport’s ‘Games Reset’ principles.

Planned Infrastructure & Venues

The Games are expected to be focused primarily on Ahmedabad and the nearby capital, Gandhinagar. Key infrastructure projects include:

  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave: This complex in Motera, which houses the Narendra Modi Stadium (expected to be a key venue, possibly for athletics), is being developed as the central venue, including an aquatics centre, indoor arena, and an Athletes’ Village.
  • Overall Development: Significant investment in new and upgraded facilities is underway, including the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave (budgeted around ₹6,000 crore), a new airport terminal, and expansion of metro and BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) networks.

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