Ahmedabad Proposed as Main Hub for the Centenary Edition
India is preparing to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030, with Ahmedabad proposed as the main host city. Former Union Sports Minister and BJP MP Anurag Thakur said the country plans to organise the event on a grand scale as India strengthens its position as a global sporting hub.
The 2030 Games will mark 100 years of the Commonwealth Games movement. India’s preparations aim to build upon the model of the 2026 Glasgow Games while showcasing the country’s growing capability to host major international sporting events.
According to former union minister, sporting events in India are becoming bigger and better with each passing year. Hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games is seen as a significant opportunity to demonstrate India's infrastructure, organisation, and sporting excellence on the world stage.
India is also actively pursuing its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, which would further elevate the country’s global presence in international sports.
Ahmedabad has been proposed as the central hub for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with modern sports facilities and the potential to host multiple international competitions.
Officials in Gujarat have confirmed that preparations for the Games are progressing steadily, with most infrastructure work expected to be completed by the end of 2028 or early 2029.
Hosting the Commonwealth Games is expected to strengthen India's position as a future Olympic host, supporting the country’s bid for the 2036 Olympic Games.
India previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in 2010. During that edition, India finished second in the overall medal tally with 101 medals, including 38 gold medals.
However, the 2010 Games were overshadowed by corruption allegations at the time, which sparked widespread criticism and controversy despite the strong performance by Indian athletes.
India finished second with 101 medals including 38 gold.
India won 61 medals including 22 gold medals.
Shooting was not part of the Birmingham 2022 programme.
India is also making sustained efforts to secure hosting rights for the 2036 Olympic Games. If the bid is successful, the country could host multiple international sporting events in succession, marking a new era for Indian sports infrastructure and global sporting recognition.
Officials believe that hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games would act as a major stepping stone toward achieving that long-term Olympic goal.