India has officially secured the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Amdavad in India’s Guajarat state chosen to stage the historic centenary edition. The milestone marks 100 years since the inaugural Games in 1930, making India’s win especially significant.
All Commonwealth member nations and territories endorsed India’s bid, signalling broad international confidence in the country’s ability to deliver a major global sporting event.
The Commonwealth Games are among the world’s largest multi-sport competitions, seen as one of the biggest after the Olympics and the Asian Games. The 2030 edition is expected to feature athletes from more than 70 nations and territories.
Hosting the centenary Games gives India an opportunity to showcase its modern infrastructure, upgraded sporting facilities, and long-term vision for sports development, particularly as Ahmedabad (also known as Amdavad) positions itself as an emerging global sports hub.
This sequence of events becomes even more striking when contrasted with the turbulence surrounding the previous Games cycle. The 2026 Commonwealth Games were originally awarded to Victoria, with Melbourne and several regional centres set to host events.
However, the Victorian government withdrew from hosting after projected costs escalated dramatically, declaring the event financially unsustainable. The cancellation created uncertainty across the Commonwealth sporting community and forced organisers to urgently search for a new host.
Eventually, the Scottish city of Glasgow in Britain stepped in to stage a scaled-down version of the 2026 Games, ensuring the event would continue despite the setback. The contrast between Melbourne’s withdrawal due to rising costs and Amdavad’s successful, unanimously supported bid illustrates a shift in momentum within the Commonwealth sporting landscape.
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