Overview

• India’s Union Cabinet approved signing the Host Collaboration Agreement, required government guarantees, and conditional grant-in-aid to Gujarat if the bid is accepted.
• The government highlighted Ahmedabad’s facilities, naming the Narendra Modi Stadium and the under-construction Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave as key assets.
• The an OlymOlympic Association formally approved the bid on August 13 after a March expression of interest, and a Commonwealth Sport team led by Darren Hall has already inspected venues.
• Projections include benefits for tourism and jobs, while negotiations with Commonwealth Sport continue on the event’s sports programme and overall cost estimates.
• Other interested parties reportedly include Nigeria, Canada’s Alberta has withdrawn its bid, and participation is expected from 72 nations and territories.