The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has announced its recommendation of Ahmedabad as the proposed host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. This recommendation now goes to the full Commonwealth Sport membership, with the final decision scheduled for the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26, 2025.
Ahmedabad was selected following a thorough evaluation process conducted by the Commonwealth Sport Evaluation Committee. The committee assessed bids based on various factors, including technical readiness, athlete experience, infrastructure, governance, and alignment with Commonwealth Sport values. The evaluation was framed by the ‘Games Reset’ principles, aimed at encouraging innovative and collaborative hosting models. Alongside Ahmedabad, Abuja of Nigeria, also submitted a strong proposal reflecting the ambition and potential within the Commonwealth community.
The 2030 Games will be a historic milestone, marking 100 years since the inaugural Commonwealth Games held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930. The recommendation of Ahmedabad underscores India’s rich sporting heritage and its demonstrated success at previous Games, notably finishing fourth in the Birmingham 2022 medal table.
“A proud moment for Gujarat and India! Ahmedabad has been recommended as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games by the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport. This historic milestone advances our vision of making Ahmedabad the Sporting Capital of India,” Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel tweeted.
Dr Donald Rukare, Interim President of Commonwealth Sport, praised both India and Nigeria for their visionary bids and emphasised the importance of this decision for the movement’s future. Dr P T Usha, President of the Commonwealth Games Association of India, described the opportunity as a significant honour that would inspire youth and enhance international ties.
"It would be an extraordinary honour for India to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Amdavad. The Games would not only showcase India’s world-class sporting and event capabilities, but also play a meaningful role in our national journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. We see the 2030 Games as a powerful opportunity to inspire our youth, strengthen international partnerships and contribute to a shared future across the Commonwealth," Usha said.
