**India’s Ahmedabad to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games: Key Details**
*By Rajdeep Saha | October 15, 2025, 9:30 PM*
India has been recommended as the host country for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad announced as the proposed venue. This decision was made by the executive board of Commonwealth Sport during a meeting held on Wednesday. The formal approval of Ahmedabad’s candidacy will take place at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 26.
### India’s Previous Experience Hosting the Commonwealth Games
India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. However, the event was overshadowed by issues such as poor planning, infrastructure delays, and allegations of corruption. Despite these challenges, 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 would highlight India’s sporting capabilities and support its vision to become a developed nation by 2047.
### Strategic Selection: Ahmedabad Over Abuja
There were only two candidates vying to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games: Ahmedabad and Abuja. The decision to select Ahmedabad aligns with India’s broader strategy to strengthen its bid to host the 2036 Olympics. An IOA official noted that the period leading up to the 2030 Games will be used to demonstrate that India is a “reliable destination” for major international sporting events.
### Venue Preparations and Infrastructure
One of the primary venues for the 2030 Commonwealth Games is expected to be the newly inaugurated Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. This state-of-the-art complex, constructed at a cost of ₹825 crore, recently hosted the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship and the Asian Swimming Championship. Other proposed venues include the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Enclave and the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Unlike the multi-city hosting plans proposed for the 2036 Olympics, the 2030 Commonwealth Games will primarily be held in Ahmedabad, with a possibility of some events taking place in nearby Gandhinagar.
### Evaluation and Endorsement
The recommendation to choose Ahmedabad came after a thorough evaluation by the Commonwealth Sport Evaluation Committee. The committee assessed candidate cities on several parameters, including technical delivery, athlete experience, infrastructure quality, governance, and alignment with Commonwealth Sport’s core values.
India’s impressive sporting history and strong performance at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games—where it finished fourth on the medal tally—were key factors that bolstered Ahmedabad’s bid.
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Stay tuned for the official announcement following the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26. The decision marks a significant milestone in India’s sporting journey and its aspirations on the global stage.
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