A major update has emerged regarding the hosting of the Commonwealth Games 2030. A board official has recommended Ahmedabad as the venue.
Breaking: Ahmedabad Proposed as Venue for 2030 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Executive Board on Wednesday proposed Ahmedabad as the host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The final decision will be taken at the General Assembly meeting on November 26. According to news agency PTI, India faced stiff competition from Nigeria for the hosting this time, but the Commonwealth Games has decided to develop a strategy to enhance and support Nigeria's future hosting prospects, including potentially hosting the 2034 Games.
Commonwealth Sports issued a press release -
A press release issued by Commonwealth Sports stated that the Commonwealth Executive Board today confirmed that it will recommend Ahmedabad, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. Ahmedabad, Gujarat, will now be submitted for full Commonwealth Games membership, and a final decision will be made on November 26. It is worth noting that India previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi.
What did Home Minister Amit Shah say on this special occasion?
On this occasion, India's Home Minister Amit Shah wrote that hosting the Commonwealth Games is a day of immense pride and joy for India. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to all citizens of the country on the Commonwealth Association awarding India the right to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
The 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth Games will be celebrated in 2030
The Commonwealth Games began in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games the most times, five times. The 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth Games will also be celebrated in 2030. Team India has performed exceptionally well in the history of the Commonwealth Games. India finished fourth in the medal tally at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. It is worth noting that in addition to the Commonwealth Games, India is also preparing to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Recently, India submitted its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.