India’s team made a big pitch in London on Tuesday to bring the 2030 Commonwealth Games home. Officials from the Indian Olympic Association, plus state and central government reps, formally handed over their proposal to the Commonwealth Games Evaluation Committee. Leading the charge were Harsh Sanghavi, Gujarat’s Minister of Sports, and PT Usha, president of the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) India.
The group also included key figures like Hari Ranjan Rao, secretary in India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; Ashwini Kumar, principal secretary for sports in Gujarat; Banchha Nidhi Pani, commissioner of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation; Raghuram Iyer, CEO of CGA India; Lt Gen Harpal Singh, an executive board member; and Ajay Narang, executive assistant to the CGA president. They laid out why Ahmedabad should host this milestone event.
The 2030 Games mark 100 years of the Commonwealth Sport Movement, and India’s bid spotlights Ahmedabad as the perfect spot for the centenary celebration. The plan promises a compact setup with top-notch venues, smooth transport links, and solid lodging options. It lines up with the Games Reset guidelines, focusing on keeping costs low, welcoming everyone, staying flexible, and going green.
India’s proposal puts a spotlight on para-sports, human rights, gender equality, and building a lasting impact that helps athletes, local communities, and the whole Commonwealth long after the events wrap up.
Ahmedabad brings real experience to the table. The city has nailed big events like the ICC Cricket World Cup, Indian Premier League matches, and the 2022 National Games. Looking ahead, it will host the Asian Aquatics Championships in 2025, Asian Weightlifting Championships in 2026, World Police and Fire Games in 2029, and more multi-sport gatherings. All this builds serious know-how for the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid.
Harsh Sanghavi called it a “proud milestone” for Gujarat and India. “We see these Games as a catalyst to inspire our youth, speed up our path to Viksit Bharat 2047, and boost the Commonwealth Movement for the next century,” he said.
PT Usha echoed that vibe, stressing it’s about more than just pulling it off. “India’s bid is rooted in values. Ahmedabad is ready to take the baton from Glasgow 2026 and launch us toward 2034, honoring the past while shaping the future of Commonwealth sport,” she added.
Backed by the Government of India, Gujarat’s government, and CGA India, this push shows India’s drive to deliver affordable, sustainable, inclusive Commonwealth Games that make a global splash.
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