Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has announced a major infrastructure push centered on sports and urban transport as part of preparations for hosting the Commonwealth Games 2030, with Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai proposing a ₹1,278 crore provision to transform Ahmedabad into an “Olympic Ready City”. Presenting the Budget 2026-27, the minister said hosting the Games has elevated Gujarat’s global profile and is expected to attract investment across sports, tourism, hospitality, tr...Read More

Japan K. Pathak, Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat arm, Gujarat Sports Infrastructure Development Company Ltd, which functions under the Sports Authority of Gujarat, has proposed the construction of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad. Nearly 125 hectares of land is involved in this proposed mega sports infrastructure project. The total built-up construction area is expected to exceed 150,000 square metres, it is learnt. The land identified for the project belong...Read More

Ahemdad: Amdavad, India has been officially awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games during the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly held in Glasgow, Scotland. "This decision marks a historic moment for both India and the Commonwealth Sport Movement, as the 2030 edition will celebrate the centenary of the Games: a hundred years of sporting excellence, unity, and shared progress among Commonwealth nations," an official statement said. The announcement is a moment of pride for ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Ahmedabad accorded a spirited welcome to the King’s Baton of the Commonwealth Games 2026, which arrived in the city for a three-day celebration themed around the message Go Commonwealth! Go Unity! Go 2026! The relay, symbolising unity, humanity and shared destiny across the Commonwealth nations, began its Ahmedabad journey on November 15 and will continue until November 17. The baton reached Gujarat University on its first day, where distinguished sportspersons, including Olymp...Read More

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 prin...Read More

Gandhinagar: The race to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 is set to intensify this week, with Ahmedabad emerging as a strong contender. A decisive meeting of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Board is scheduled in London on September 23, where Gujarat officials will make a detailed presentation to support India’s bid. Led by Ashwini Kumar, Principal Secretary for Sports, the Indian delegation will outline Gujarat’s preparations to host the mega event. Another presentation by Nigeria...Read More

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for the submission of India’s bid to host the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030. It also approved the signing of the Host City Collaboration Agreement (HCA), along with the required guarantees from concerned ministries, departments, and authorities, and the sanction of the necessary grant-in-aid to the Gujarat government, in case the bid is accepted, the Centr...Read More

New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officially approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games during its Special General Meeting (SGM) on Wednesday. India has submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2030 Games, proposing Ahmedabad as the host city. The country must now submit its final bid documents before the August 31 deadline. With Canada withdrawing from the race, India’s chances of securing the 2030 Commonwealth Games have strengthened. A team of offic...Read More

Ahmedabad: India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has gained significant momentum following a major setback to Canada’s joint bid. Ontario, a key Canadian province vying to host the Games, has withdrawn from the bidding process due to financial concerns. The move has left Canada’s campaign in disarray and elevated India’s position in the race to host the prestigious centenary edition of the Games. Earlier, the nation had hosted the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in 2010, and now...Read More