Ahmedabad to Host 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games

Ahmedabad, a bustling city in the western Indian state of Gujarat, has been selected to host the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, marking the event's return to India after two decades and its 100th anniversary edition. The decision was announced on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland, where delegates from 74 member nations and territories unanimously approved India's bid.

The selection followed a recommendation from the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board last month, after an evaluation process that highlighted Ahmedabad's modern infrastructure and cultural vibrancy. Known locally as Amdavad, the city edged out competition from Abuja, Nigeria, which will instead be considered for the 2034 Games. The announcement transformed the assembly hall into a festive scene, with a performance by 20 Garba dancers and 30 dhol drummers from Glasgow's Indian community and Commonwealth participants. The traditional Gujarati dance and rhythmic drumming symbolized the unity and diversity India plans to infuse into the event, building on the foundations of the upcoming 2026 Games in Glasgow.

Dr. Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport, described the...