It’s official. Ahmedabad has now been named as the official host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

The last time India hosted the Games was in 2010 in Delhi. This time, the event is set to be held in Ahmedabad, a city that has significantly upgraded its sports infrastructure over the past decade.

India’s bid for the 2030 Games faced competition from Abuja, Nigeria. However, Commonwealth Sport decided to consider Nigeria for the 2034 edition after developing a strategy to support and accelerate its hosting ambitions.

Ahmedabad’s resume 

Recently, Ahmedabad has hosted several international sporting events, including the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, the Asian Aquatics Championships, and the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Next year, it will host the Asian Weightlifting Championship and Asia Para-Archery Cup, and in 2029, the World Police and Fire Games will be held in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar.

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is one of the main venues currently under development. In addition to the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, which has a capacity of over 100,000, the enclave will include an aquatics centre, a football stadium, and two indoor sports arenas. An athletes’ village capable of housing 3,000 athletes is also being constructed within this complex.

Source: News18