New Delhi, October 15 (). Ahmedabad will be recommended to host the Commonwealth Games 2030. This will be the centenary of the Commonwealth Games which started in 1930. The recommendation of Ahmedabad as the host city of the 2030 Commonwealth Games has been confirmed by the Executive Board of Commonwealth Games. The Board reaffirmed its continued work with Nigeria to realize its ambition of hosting the Games in Africa.
Ahmedabad will now be proposed for full Commonwealth Games membership, with the final decision to be taken at the Commonwealth Games General Assembly in Glasgow on 26 November 2025.
Ahmedabad has been recommended after an exhaustive process overseen by the Commonwealth Games Evaluation Committee, which evaluated candidate cities based on a range of criteria including technical delivery, athlete experience, infrastructure, governance and alignment with Commonwealth Games values. Guided by the Commonwealth Games’ ‘Games Reset’ principles, which are designed to encourage potential hosts to be innovative and work collaboratively, Ahmedabad, India and Abuja, Nigeria both submitted attractive proposals that reflect the ambition and potential of the Commonwealth Games movement.
This recommendation represents a historic moment for the Commonwealth Games movement. The 2030 Games will mark the centenary of the opening ceremonies, held in Hamilton, Canada in 1930. With Glasgow 2026 fast approaching and promising to be a ‘wow’ factor for both athletes and fans, today’s recommendations provide an exciting platform for the Centenary Games and beyond, providing long-term sustainability and momentum.
India, the most populous country in the Commonwealth, has a proud sporting history and a strong record of success in the Commonwealth Games. India finished fourth in the medal tally at Birmingham 2022. The Ahmedabad resolution emphasizes India’s commitment to the values of the Commonwealth and its ability to host a Games that reflects the scale and diversity of modern sports.
Furthermore, given Nigeria’s impressive and ambitious presentation, the Commonwealth Games Executive Board has agreed to develop a strategy to support and accelerate Nigeria’s hosting ambitions for future Games, including consideration for 2034. This decision supports the Commonwealth Games’ strategic commitment to securing the future Games pipeline and hosting the Games in Africa.
Dr Donald Rukare, Interim President of Commonwealth Sport, said, “We are grateful to both India and Nigeria for the vision and commitment they have shown in preparing their proposals to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Both proposals were inspiring and reflect the breadth of opportunities that exist within our Commonwealth family. The Executive Board has carefully considered the findings of the Evaluation Committee and Recommending Ahmedabad to our members. This is an important milestone for the movement as we look towards our Centenary Games, and now we look forward to the General Assembly in Glasgow, where our members will make the final decision.”
He added, “The Board is impressed by the vision and ambition of Nigeria’s proposal and is united in our commitment to continue working with their team to seek future hosting opportunities. This decision reflects our determination to bring the Commonwealth Games to the African continent.”
Dr P T Usha, President, Commonwealth Games Association India, said, “It will be an extraordinary honor for India to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. These Games will not only showcase India’s world-class sporting and hosting capabilities, but will also play a meaningful role in our national journey towards a developed India 2047. We will use the 2030 Games to inspire our youth, strengthen international partnerships and “We see this as a powerful opportunity to contribute to a shared future across the Commonwealth.”
Katie Sadleir CNZM, Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth Sport, said: “Today’s recommendation is strategically important for the future of the Commonwealth Games movement. It builds on the platform provided by Glasgow 2026 and sets a clear direction for the years to come. The Centenary Games in 2030 provide an opportunity not only to celebrate 100 years of history, but also to demonstrate how “The Commonwealth Games can continue to grow and make a meaningful impact on athletes, communities and nations across the Commonwealth.”
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