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Sports complex is being prepared in Ahmedabad to host the Commonwealth Games.
Today can be a very special day for Ahmedabad, because the final decision regarding hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games is going to come today. A delegation from India under the leadership of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi has reached the important meeting being held in Glasgow, Scotland.
On 15 October, the Commonwealth Sports Executive Board officially nominated Ahmedabad to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. India was facing challenge from Nigeria’s Abuja city, but the board has assured Nigeria of its support for the 2034 Games. With this, Ahmedabad’s claim has become stronger.
In 2010, India organized the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. On which about Rs 70,000 crore was spent.
India has also organized 2 Asian Games India had earlier organized the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in 2010, on which around Rs 70,000 crore was spent. Apart from this, India has also hosted the 1951 and 1982 Asian Games. All three major multi-sports events were held in Delhi. If Ahmedabad wins the 2030 edition, it will be the first time a major international multi-sports event will be held outside Delhi.
9 countries have hosted the Commonwealth Organizing the Commonwealth Games is not only a sporting event for any country, but is also considered a symbol of its international image, development potential, infrastructure and vision. Till now, a total of 9 countries including Australia, England, India, Canada and New Zealand have hosted it. Australia holds the record of hosting the maximum number of times 5 times.
The Commonwealth team has visited Gujarat twice. Commonwealth Sports is the organization which decides which country or city will get to host the event. The Commonwealth team has visited Gujarat twice, where it inspected the infrastructure and preparedness of Ahmedabad.
Central government approved bidding On June 7, 2025, the Indian delegation held formal talks with the government in London after three presentations. After this the Central Government approved the bidding for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Harsh Sanghvi, P.T. on National Sports Day on 29 August 2025. Usha and other officials submitted the official bid in London.
The bid projects Ahmedabad as a modern, compact and high-standard Games City. World-class facilities are available for players, officials and spectators. Narendra Modi Stadium, Naranpura Sports Complex, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave have been proposed as the main venues.
History of India and Commonwealth Games The history of India and the Commonwealth Games also makes this hosting special. 6081 players from 71 countries participated in the 2010 Delhi Games. If Ahmedabad goes to host the 2030 edition, it will host a special edition to mark 100 years of the Commonwealth Games.
Won 61 medals in Birmingham Commonwealth More than 5000 athletes from 72 countries participated in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. India won a total of 61 medals, 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze. Of these, 30 medals came only from wrestling, weightlifting and athletics. The women’s cricket team also won the silver medal.
Setback for India in 2026 Glasgow Games
Shooting, wrestling, hockey and T20 cricket have been dropped from the 2026 Glasgow Games due to budget reasons, sports in which India has always been strong. The host country will decide which sports will be included in 2030. In such a situation, India hopes that its better events will be included.
History of Commonwealth Games The history of the Commonwealth Games is also interesting. It is a multi-sports international event in which players from British-ruled countries participate. At present there are 54 member countries in it. These games started in 1930 in Hamilton city of Canada. Earlier it was called British Empire Games. From 1978 its name became ‘Commonwealth Games’.
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