India has secured the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the country’s first major multi-sport event since the 2010 Delhi Games. The decision was approved on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport (CS) General Assembly in Scotland.
The event will be staged in Ahmedabad, which was recommended after a thorough evaluation of infrastructure, technical capabilities, governance, athlete experience, and alignment with Commonwealth Sport values. The bid strengthens India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympics, also proposed for Ahmedabad.
CS President Dr. Donald Rukare hailed the announcement as the beginning of a “new golden era” for Commonwealth Sport, adding that India brings “scale, youth, culture, and sporting passion” to the centenary edition of the Games.
Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha said the country is honoured to host the landmark edition, which celebrates 100 years since the inaugural Games in 1930. Ahmedabad was chosen over Abuja, Nigeria, whose bid will be considered for the 2034 Games.
The 2030 edition, themed “The Games for the Next Century,” aims to deliver a modern, inclusive and financially sustainable model of hosting, following years of uncertainty for the event. The 2026 Games were rescued by Glasgow after Victoria withdrew citing rising costs.
Sports Programme
CS confirmed that 15–17 sports will feature at Ahmedabad 2030. The programme will be shaped with strong global appeal and local relevance. Core sports already confirmed include:
- Athletics & Para Athletics
- Swimming & Para Swimming
- Table Tennis & Para Table Tennis
- Bowls & Para Bowls
- Weightlifting & Para Powerlifting
- Artistic Gymnastics
- Netball
- Boxing
Additional sports under consideration include Archery, Badminton, 3×3 Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cricket T20, Cycling, Diving, Hockey, Judo, Rugby Sevens, Shooting, Squash, Triathlon, and Wrestling. Hosts may also propose up to two new sports.
Ahmedabad’s Readiness
The city has been gearing up by hosting several major events, including the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in August at the new Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, built at a cost of ₹850 crore. In October, Ahmedabad also staged the Asian Aquatics Championship at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, a 300-acre facility anchored by the Narendra Modi Stadium.
With world-class venues and a vision aligned with the Commonwealth Sport Reset Principles, Ahmedabad 2030 is set to deliver a full-scale, athlete-first centenary Games.