By Megha Mallick,News18

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A delegation from India has presented a proposal in London to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad to the Evaluation Committee of Commonwealth Sport, as per the Gujarat government.
Leading the Indian team were Gujarat’s Minister of Sports, Harsh Sanghavi and the Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha during the presentation on Tuesday.
The 2030 edition holds historic significance as it marks 100 years of the Commonwealth Sport Movement. India’s bid positions Ahmedabad as the host city for this centenary edition, as stated in a release by the Gujarat government.
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 emphasises affordability, inclusivity, flexibility and sustainability. It commits to integrating para-sport, protecting human rights, promoting gender equity, and embedding a long-term legacy framework that ensures benefits extend beyond the Games to athletes, communities, and the wider Commonwealth,” the release stated.
“Hosting the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad will be a proud milestone, not just for Gujarat but for India. 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,” Minister Sanghavi 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 Centre and Gujarat government, and the Commonwealth Games Association of India, the proposal highlights India’s ambition to deliver Games that are compact, sustainable, inclusive, and globally impactful.
(With PTI Inputs)