Ahmedabad, India has got the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. India was confirmed to host in the meeting of 74 Commonwealth members held in Glasgow. An attractive vision was presented by India for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, for which Ahmedabad’s name was put forward. With this, we are going to score a century in ‘Commonwealth Games’ in Ahmedabad.

The official statement issued by Commonwealth Sports said that as soon as Ahmedabad got the title of hosting the 2030 Games, 20 Garba dancers and 30 drummers came to the Assembly Hall and started dancing and singing. This cultural display surprised the representatives of other countries present there.

India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Indian athletes had given a historic performance by winning 101 medals in that edition. The Commonwealth Games were first organized in 1930, which was hosted by Canada. Now Ahmedabad, India is going to host the 100th Commonwealth Games.

PT Usha, President of the Commonwealth Games Association of India, expressed her joy at this historic moment, saying, “The Commonwealth is deeply honored by the confidence shown by sport. The 2030 Games will not only celebrate 100 years of the Commonwealth movement, but will also lay the foundation for the next century. It will bring together athletes, communities and cultures in the spirit of friendship and progress.”

India participated in the Commonwealth Games for the first time in 1934. Indian athletes have so far won a total of 564 medals in these games. These include 202 gold, 190 silver and 171 bronze medals. India’s best performance came in 2010, when it won a total of 101 medals while hosting. The 2022 Commonwealth Games was hosted by Birmingham, England, in which India won 61 medals. Let us tell you that the 2026 Commonwealth Games are going to be held in Glasgow, Scotland.

Commonwealth Games: Commonwealth Games 2030 will be organized in India and this is a big occasion of pride for the country. According to the information, Ahmedabad is going to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Its official announcement is expected in November. This will be confirmed at the General Assembly of the Commonwealth Games Federation in Glasgow on 26 November, which is now being considered a mere formality.

This will be the second time that India will host the Commonwealth Games. Earlier in 2010, these games were organized brilliantly in Delhi, which proved India’s hosting capability to the whole world. These games to be held in Ahmedabad will provide a big opportunity to the young players of the country and the sports infrastructure will take new heights.

India’s top medal winner, Jaspal Rana is at the forefront

The player who has won the most medals for India in the Commonwealth Games is Jaspal Rana. This veteran shooting player has won a total of 15 medals, which include 9 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze. Rana gave India a new identity in shooting in the 1990s and early 2000s. His consistency and performance strengthened Indian shooting at the international level.

Sharat Kamal, king of table tennis

After Jaspal Rana, the second name that comes is that of table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal. He has won 13 medals so far – 7 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze. Sharath Kamal is one of the most trusted names of Indian table tennis, who has hoisted the country’s flag continuously from 2006 Melbourne to 2022 Birmingham.

Anjali Bhagwat’s charm among women

Shooter Anjali Bhagwat’s name comes at the top as India’s most successful female player. He has won 10 medals, out of which he has won gold medal 6 times, silver medal 3 times and bronze medal once.

After him, shooter Vijay Kumar has won 8 medals in Commonwealth, while Sanjeev Rajput has won 7 medals, which include 3 gold, 3 silver and one bronze medal.

India’s Commonwealth journey so far

India’s Commonwealth Games history has been illustrious. The country has won 564 medals so far – 203 gold, 190 silver and 171 bronze. India is the third most successful country in the Commonwealth Games after Australia (2596 medals) and England (2322 medals).

Commonwealth Games 2030 In India: The Government of India wants to organize the Commonwealth Games 2030. Ahmedabad was selected to hold these games in the country. Regarding this, the Commonwealth Association has approved India’s name to participate in the auction. India’s Home Minister Amit Shah gave this information on social media platform X.

A day of immense joy and pride for India.

Heartiest congratulations to every citizen of India on Commonwealth Association’s approval of India’s bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad. It is a grand endorsement of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s relentless efforts to…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 15, 2025

Will 2030 Commonwealth Games be held in India?

The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sports today informed on Wednesday, October 15 that India is included in the bidding process. Ahmedabad was named by India for organizing the Commonwealth Games. The decision on whether the Commonwealth Games 2030 will be held in Ahmedabad or not will be taken in the Commonwealth Sports General Assembly meeting to be held in Glasgow on 26 November 2025. Only on November 26 will the final decision be taken as to which country will host the Commonwealth Games 2030.

Nigeria in race with Ahmedabad

The Commonwealth Sports Executive Board is also considering holding these games in Nigeria, Africa. Dr. Donald Rukare, Executive Chairman of Commonwealth Sports, says, ‘We are grateful for the thinking and commitment of both India and Nigeria. The proposals of both to host the Commonwealth Games are very good and inspiring. The final decision regarding this will be taken in the General Assembly in Glasgow.

‘A matter of honor for India’

On India’s participation in the bidding process for the Commonwealth Games 2030, PT Usha, President of the Commonwealth Games Association of India, said, ‘It will be a great honor for India that we will get the opportunity to organize the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. These games will not only showcase India’s world class sporting prowess, but will also show our growing steps towards a developed India 2047.

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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has approved the bid for hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedbar. This decision was taken on August 27, for which the cooperation agreement was signed and everyone’s approval was included on giving assistance to the Gujarat government when India’s bid was approved.

Athletes from 72 countries are expected to participate in the Commonwealth Games and sports can also be played in the world’s largest stadium. The Union Cabinet has given the right to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to carry forward the bidding process. Efforts are included on different ministries, authorities and departments for the efforts to host.

Ahmedabad in Gujarat has been selected as a proposed city for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The infrastructure of Ahmedabad, which also comes to the Narendra Modi Stadium, which proved the ability to host its big event when there was a successful event of the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

Usually when this level of events are held, it also consists of athletes, coaches, team officials, employees, tourists and media employees from all over the world. If India hosts, then it can make a lot of profit from the region financially.

The Press Information Bureau issued a press release that the Commonwealth Games will not only raise the name of India in the sports world, but it will promote tourism, people will get jobs and young athletes will get inspiration. Those countries participate in the Commonwealth Games, which once used to be the British rule.

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