Ahmedabad Receives 2030 Commonwealth Games Flag in Glasgow

Ahmedabad officially began its journey as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games on Sunday, August 2, 2026, during the closing ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Games. The ceremonial handover of the Commonwealth Games flag and Host Baton in Glasgow marked the formal start of preparations for the centenary edition of the multisport event, which will be held in the Indian city in four years.

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who attended the ceremony, said the transfer signifies the official beginning of India's preparations for the 2030 Games. He highlighted the event's significance for the country's sporting future, stating it would serve as a major platform for young Indian athletes. Officials described the handover as more than a formality, framing it as the first chapter in celebrating 100 years of the Commonwealth Games, which were first held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930.

The handover segment featured a three-part cultural presentation designed to offer the world its first glimpse of Ahmedabad 2030. It opened with a tribute marking the 150th anniversary of "Vande Mataram," followed by a classical jugalbandi featuring sitarist Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma and Scottish piper...