India recommended to stage 2030 Commonwealth Games; Ahmedabad proposed as host city

IANS | October 16, 2025 12:14 AM

Ahmedabad, Oct 16 (IANS) In a landmark development for Indian sports, Ahmedabad has been recommended as the host city for the 24th Commonwealth Games, scheduled for 2030. The announcement was made during the Executive Board meeting of Commonwealth Sport, marking a historic moment as the Games will coincide with the centenary celebration of the Commonwealth Sport Movement.

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IANS | October 15, 2025 10:29 PM

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Ahmedabad recommended as host for the 2030 centenary edition of Commonwealth Games

IANS | October 15, 2025 7:49 PM

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Ahmedabad is all set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 after the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport on Thursday confirmed it will recommend the financial capital of the state of Gujarat as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. Ahmedabad was confirmed ahead of a bid by Abuja, Nigeria, which had put up an impressive bid.