India formally presented its proposal to the Commonwealth Sport Evaluation Committee here on Tuesday, marking another stage in their ambition to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
An Indian delegation of officials, including representatives from the state and federal governments as well as the Indian Olympic Association, made the request.
Harsh Sanghavi, the Gujarat government’s minister of sports, and PT Usha, the president of the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) India, led the Indian squad.
The team that presented the proposal also included Ashwini Kumar, Principal Secretary, Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat; Banchha Nidhi Pani, Commissioner, Amdavad Municipal Corporation; Raghuram Iyer, CEO, Commonwealth Games Association of India; Lt Gen Harpal Singh, Executive Board Member, CGA India; and Ajay Narang, EA to President, CGA. Hari Ranjan Rao is the secretary of sports in the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS); Government of India.
The 2030 edition is significant because it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth Sport Movement.
According to a release from CGA India, India’s bid places Ahmedabad as the host city for this Centenary edition, providing a small Games footprint focused on venues of world caliber, reliable transportation, and first-rate lodging.
The concept strongly emphasizes affordability, inclusion, adaptability, and sustainability, all of which are in line with the Games Reset ideals. It pledges to incorporate parasport, safeguard human rights, advance gender parity, and establish a lasting legacy structure that guarantees advantages for athletes, communities, and the larger Commonwealth beyond the Games.
India’s candidacy is further strengthened by Ahmedabad’s demonstrated ability to host major events, like the Indian Premier League, the ICC Cricket World Cup, and the 2022 National Games.
In order to gain operational experience in the years leading up to 2030, the city will also host the Asian Aquatics 2025, Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026, World Police and Fire Games 2029, and a number of other multi- and single-sport events.
“Holding the Centenary Commonwealth Games will be a proud milestone, not just for Gujarat but for India,” remarked Harsh Sanghavi, Minister of Sports, Government of Gujarat.
To uplift our young people, hasten the transition to Viksit Bharat 2047, and fortify the Commonwealth Movement for the next century, we view these Games as a catalyst.
“India’s bid is not just about capability, but about values,” added PT Usha, head of the Commonwealth Games Association of India. Amdavad is prepared to take over from Glasgow 2026 and serve as a launching pad for the 2034 Games, making sure that the Centenary edition pays tribute to the past while influencing Commonwealth Sport‘s future.
The plan demonstrates India’s goal to provide Games that are small, sustainable, inclusive, and have an international impact, with the strong and concerted backing of the Government of India, the Government of Gujarat, and the Commonwealth Games Association of India.