Gandhinagar: India today formally presented its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games to the Evaluation Committee of Commonwealth Sport in London.

The 2030 edition carries significance, marking 100 years of the Commonwealth Sport Movement. India’s bid positions Ahmedabad as the host city for this Centenary edition, offering a compact Games footprint centred around international-standard venues, robust transport systems, and high-quality accommodation.

Aligned with the Games Reset principles, the proposal emphasizes affordability, inclusivity, flexibility, and sustainability. It commits to the integration of para-sport, protection of human rights, promotion of gender equity, and the establishment of a long-term legacy framework designed to benefit athletes, communities, and the wider Commonwealth well beyond the Games.

Ahmedabad’s hosting record strengthens India’s candidature. The city has successfully delivered major events such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, the Indian Premier League, and the 2022 National Games. It is also set to host the Asian Aquatics 2025, Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026, World Police and Fire Games 2029, and several other international sporting events in the lead-up to 2030, further adding to its operational experience.

Speaking on the occasion, Harsh Sanghavi, Hon’ble Minister of Sports, Government of Gujarat, said: “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.”

Adding to this, Dr. P. T. Usha, President, Commonwealth Games Association of India, 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.”

With strong and coordinated support from the Government of India, the Government of Gujarat, and the Commonwealth Games Association of India, the proposal reflects the country’s ambition to deliver Games that are compact, sustainable, inclusive, and globally impactful.

The Indian delegation was led by Harsh Sanghavi, Minister of Sports, Government of Gujarat, and Dr. P. T. Usha, President, CGA India. The team also included Ranjan Rao, Secretary, Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Government of India; Ashwini Kumar, Principal Secretary, Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat; Banchha Nidhi Pani, Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation; Raghuram Iyer, CEO, Commonwealth Games Association of India; Lt Gen Harpal Singh, Executive Board Member, CGA India; and  Ajay Narang, Executive Assistant to the President, CGA.