Overview
- The Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow confirmed Ahmedabad as the 2030 host after an Evaluation Committee review and Executive Board recommendation.
- Commonwealth Sport set a provisional range of 15–17 sports for the Games, with the Amdavad 2030 team and international federations to finalise the full lineup next year.
- Abuja’s candidacy was deferred for consideration toward the 2034 edition as part of efforts to broaden the hosting pipeline.
- Organisers highlighted Ahmedabad’s recent event record and venues, including the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave anchored by the Narendra Modi Stadium and a planned athletes’ village.
- The announcement was marked by a cultural performance of Garba dancers and dhol drummers, as Indian officials framed the Games as a step in the country’s wider sporting ambitions.