A delegation from India in London has formally presented a proposal for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad to the Evaluation Committee of Commonwealth Sport.
The delegation was led by Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha during the presentation on Tuesday, the Gujarat government said in a press release.
The 2030 edition marks 100 years of the Commonwealth Sport Movement, and India's bid positions Ahmedabad as the host city for this centenary edition. The release said Ahmedabad offers a compact games footprint centred on international-standard venues, robust transport systems and high-quality accommodation.
"Aligned with the Games Reset principles, the proposal places strong emphasis on affordability, inclusivity, flexibility and sustainability. It commits to integration of para-sport, protection of human rights, promotion of gender equity and embedding of a long-term legacy framework that ensures benefits extend beyond the Games to athletes, communities and the wider Commonwealth," the release added.
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Gujarat Sports Minister Sanghavi said hosting the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad would be a proud milestone, not just for Gujarat but for India on the whole. “We see these Games as a catalyst to inspire our youth, accelerate our journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 and strengthen the Commonwealth Movement for the next 100 years," he said.
"India's bid is not just about capability, but about values. Ahmedabad is ready to pick up the baton from Glasgow 2026 and act as a springboard to the 2034 Games, ensuring that the centenary edition honours the past while shaping the future of Commonwealth Sport," Usha was quoted as saying in the release.
With strong and coordinated support from the Central and Gujarat governments and the Commonwealth Games Association of India, the proposal highlights India's ambition to deliver Games that are compact, sustainable, inclusive and globally impactful, the release added.
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