Overview

• The Executive Board recommended Ahmedabad as the proposed host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which will mark 100 years since the inaugural event in Hamilton, Canada, with the choice subject to ratification by the full membership.
• Commonwealth Sport said it will work with Nigeria to advance future hosting plans, including potential consideration for the 2034 edition.
• The recommendation followed a formal assessment of bids across technical delivery, athlete experience, infrastructure, governance and alignment with Commonwealth Sport values.
• Ahmedabad’s bid centers on existing and planned venues including the Narendra Modi Stadium and the under-construction Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave.
• Officials framed the move as a step toward restoring stability after recent host withdrawals and a scaled-down Glasgow 2026, as Indian leaders also position the city for a possible 2036 Olympic bid.