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India last hosted the Games in 2010 in New Delhi, marking a major milestone as the event’s first edition in the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India “eagerly looks forward to celebrating” the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, as the country officially won hosting rights and invited the world to come and play. (IMAGE: PTI/REPRESENTATIVE)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the sporting world to India on Wednesday as the country clinched the bid to host the landmark 2030 Commonwealth Games, calling it a moment of pride and celebration.
Amdavad (Ahmedabad) has been officially confirmed as the host city for the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, marking a landmark moment for both India and the Commonwealth Sport Movement. The ratification came after delegates from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories endorsed India’s bid at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow on Wednesday.
“Delighted that India has won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030! 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,” Prime Minister Modi wrote on a social media post.
The Commonwealth Games began in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada, as a sporting festival meant to bring together nations linked through the Commonwealth. Held every four years (except during World War II), the multi-sport event grew from just 11 participating countries to more than 70 today.
India’s CWG Legacy and Sporting Icons
India has been part of the Games since 1934 and last hosted the event in 2010, when New Delhi staged the XIX Commonwealth Games.
India has a strong Commonwealth Games footprint and the competition has helped shape stars across eras: Milkha Singh’s 1958 gold, PT Usha’s near-miss heartbreak, Anju Bobby George’s rise, Gagan Narang and Samresh Jung’s shooting dominance, Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu’s badminton breakthroughs, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia in wrestling, and the arrival of Mirabai Chanu, Hima Das, and Manika Batra as household names. India’s athletes have consistently used CWG platforms to vault onto the world stage.
Delighted that India has won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030!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.
With the…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2025
Over the decades, the Commonwealth Games have also produced some of sport’s greatest global moments. Sprint legends like Usain Bolt, middle-distance icons like Kelly Holmes, swimming greats such as Ian Thorpe and Chad le Clos, and boxing stars like Nicola Adams have all treated the Games as a proving ground before conquering the Olympics.
Celebrating Centenary In Style
The Amdavad plan builds on the pathway set by Glasgow 2026 and positions India to celebrate the centenary “in style”, organisers said.
“This is the start of a new golden era for Commonwealth Sport. After a ‘Games reset’ we head to Glasgow 2026 in fantastic shape to welcome the 74 teams of the Commonwealth before setting our sights on Amdavad 2030 for a special Centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games,” Dr Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport said.
Moments after the announcement, the Assembly Hall erupted into colour as 20 Garba dancers and 30 Indian dhol drummers surprised delegates with a high-energy cultural performance. The Garba troupe — featuring performers from Glasgow’s Indian community and participants from across the Commonwealth — offered a vibrant preview of the heritage, rhythm and pride that athletes and fans can expect in 2030.
Reaffirming India’s inclusive ethos, PM Modi said the 2030 Games would embody the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family—highlighting that the country is “eager to be celebrating these historic games with great enthusiasm.” He added, “We look forward to welcoming the world!”
Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a Chief Sub-Editor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over seven years of experience during which he has covered se…Read More
Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a Chief Sub-Editor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over seven years of experience during which he has covered se… Read More
November 26, 2025, 7:49 PM IST
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