India has submitted a formal proposal to Commonwealth Sport (CS) in London to host the 2030 edition of the Commonwealth Games (CWG), aiming to bring the prestigious multi-sport event back to the country after 20 years.
According to the proposal, the Games will be staged in October for a duration of 12 days.
A delegation comprising Gujarat sports minister Harsh Sanghavi, representatives from the Commonwealth Games Association of India, and the Gujarat Government on Friday presented the official bid to Commonwealth Sport, formerly known as the Commonwealth Games Federation.
The city of Ahmedabad has been proposed as the host for this historic Centenary edition, which marks 100 years of the Commonwealth Games.
Interim president of Commonwealth Sport, Donald Rukare, accepted the proposal at the CS headquarters.
“The bid reinforces India’s growing position as a global sporting hub. Hosting the 2030 CWG is aligned with the country’s long-term ambition of becoming a leading sporting nation, where mega-events serve as catalysts for wider participation in sport, infrastructure development, and international collaboration,” IOA said in a statement.
“As we celebrate the centenary edition, India stands ready to welcome the Commonwealth family with warmth and excellence, inspiring a new generation to dream and achieve through sport,” said Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha.
Gujarat’s Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi emphasised that the Games would be founded on the ancient principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, meaning “the world is one family,” promoting unity and human connection.
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The planning for all stakeholders visiting India will be guided by the principle of Atithi Devo Bhava, which translates to “the guest is divine”.
The CWG 2030 is seen as a shot towards India’s aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics.
India last hosted CWG in New Delhi in 2010.
