New Delhi, Oct 15: Ahmedabad has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The 24th edition of the Commonwealth Games will mark the 100 years since the multi-sport spectacle was first held in Ontario.

The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has today confirmed that it will recommend Amdavad, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games.

The evaluation committee's recommendation is subject to final approval at Commonwealth Sport's General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26. This will be the second time for India as Commonwealth Games hosts after the one in Delhi in 2010.

Dr. P T Usha, President of Commonwealth Games Association India said, “It would be an extraordinary honour for India to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Amdavad. The Games would not only showcase India’s world-class sporting and event capabilities, but also play a meaningful role in our national journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. We see the 2030 Games as a powerful opportunity to inspire our youth, strengthen international partnerships and contribute to a shared future across the Commonwealth.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed happiness on Commonwealth Association's approval of India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad.

In a post on X platform, Shah said, “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 Narendra Modi Ji's relentless efforts to place India on the world sports map. Raising world-class infrastructure and raising a nationwide pool of sports talent Modi Ji has made India a marvel of a sports destination.”