India to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games In Ahmedabad? Executive Board Recommends City

The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has confirmed that it will recommend Ahmedabad (Amdavad), Gujarat, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The recommendation will now be presented to the full Commonwealth Sport membership, with the final decision scheduled at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow on 26 November 2025, according to an official press statement.

Alongside Ahmedabad, Abuja, Nigeria, had submitted strong proposals demonstrating the ambition and potential to host the Games, reflecting the Executive Board's recognition of Africa's growing role in the Commonwealth sporting movement. India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi.

The press release highlighted India's sporting credentials: as the most populous nation in the Commonwealth, India has a proud sporting history and has performed strongly in recent editions, finishing fourth on the medal table at Birmingham 2022. Ahmedabad's proposal underscores India's commitment to Commonwealth values and its capability to organize Games that reflect the scale and diversity of modern sport.

Regarding Nigeria, the Executive Board noted the impressive quality of Abuja's proposal and expressed commitment to supporting and accelerating Nigeria's future hosting ambitions, including consideration for 2034, aligning with Commonwealth Sport's strategic goal to expand the Games pipeline and bring the Games to Africa.

Dr. Donald Rukare, Interim President of Commonwealth Sport, said: "We are grateful to both India and Nigeria for their vision and dedication in preparing proposals for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Both submissions were inspiring and reflect the tremendous opportunity within our Commonwealth family. After careful review of the Evaluation Committee's findings, the Executive Board is recommending Ahmedabad to our membership. This is a key milestone as we approach our Centenary Games, and we now look forward to the General Assembly in Glasgow where the final decision will be made."

He added, "The Board was highly impressed with Nigeria's ambition and remains committed to collaborating with their team to explore future hosting opportunities. This decision demonstrates our determination to take the Commonwealth Games to the African continent."

Dr. P. T. Usha, President of the Commonwealth Games Association of India, said: "Hosting the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad would be an extraordinary honour for India. The Games would showcase our world-class sporting and event management capabilities, while contributing meaningfully to our national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The 2030 Games represent a powerful opportunity to inspire youth, strengthen international partnerships, and foster a shared future across the Commonwealth."