**India’s Ahmedabad to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games: Key Details**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 15, 2025, 9:30 PM*
India has been recommended as the host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad proposed as the venue. The executive board of Commonwealth Sport made the decision during a meeting on Wednesday. The candidacy of Ahmedabad will be formally approved by Commonwealth Sport’s full membership at the General Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 26.
**Previous Experience**
India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. However, that edition faced significant challenges, including poor planning, infrastructure delays, and allegations of corruption. PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), described hosting the centenary games as an “extraordinary honor” for India. She emphasized that the 2030 Games will not only showcase India’s sporting capabilities but also contribute to the country’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
**Strategic Move**
Ahmedabad and Abuja were the only two cities to submit bids for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The decision to choose Ahmedabad aligns with India’s broader strategy to strengthen its bid for hosting the 2036 Olympics. An IOA official highlighted that the period leading up to the 2030 CWG will be used as an opportunity to demonstrate that India can be a “reliable destination” for international sporting events.
**Venue Preparations**
The newly inaugurated Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, which hosted the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship and the Asian Swimming Championship this year, is likely to be one of the main venues for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Built at a cost of ₹825 crore, the complex is a state-of-the-art facility. Other proposed venues include the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Enclave and the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Unlike the upcoming 2036 Olympics plan, which involves multiple cities, the 2030 Commonwealth Games will primarily be hosted in Ahmedabad, with possible events in nearby Gandhinagar.
**Evaluation Criteria**
Ahmedabad’s selection followed a detailed evaluation process conducted by the Commonwealth Sport Evaluation Committee. The committee assessed candidate cities on various parameters such as technical delivery, athlete experience, infrastructure, governance, and alignment with Commonwealth Sport values.
The governing body also praised India’s strong sporting history and its impressive performance at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, where India finished fourth on the medal table.
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India’s successful bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games marks a significant milestone in its sporting journey and positions Ahmedabad as a key global sporting destination in the coming decade.
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