India Submits Proposal To Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

India formally submitted its proposal on August 29 to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking a significant push to bring the prestigious multi-sport event back to the country after a 20-year hiatus. A delegation featuring members from the Commonwealth Games Association of India and the Government of Gujarat presented the bid to the Commonwealth Sport Federation. Ahmedabad has been proposed as the host city for the centenary edition of the Games, a symbolic 100-year celebration.

Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi reportedly said India's Games will be based on the ancient principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', meaning "the world is one family". PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association, said the bid reflects the aspirations of the whole nation. She emphasised that a Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad would celebrate India’s athletic excellence while showcasing its core values of friendship, respect, and inclusiveness. "As we mark the centenary edition, India is prepared to welcome the Commonwealth family with warmth and excellence,” she added, highlighting the event’s potential to motivate a new generation to dream big and achieve through sport.