Overview
- Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship set for August 24–30 at Ahmedabad’s Naranpura Sports Complex with about 350 athletes from 29 countries.
- Asian Aquatics Championship scheduled in the city across September–October with top Asian swimming nations participating.
- India to host AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers from November 22–30 at The Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad, including Group D with India, Iran, Palestine, Chinese Taipei and Lebanon.
- Ahmedabad’s 2026 lineup includes the Asian Weightlifting Championship and the Archery Asia Para Cup world ranking tournament.
- India secures the World Police and Fire Games 2029 for Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Ekta Nagar, while the IOA-approved bid proposes Ahmedabad for the 2030 Commonwealth Games with the host decision due in November.