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India Clears Ahmedabad Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games

The approval authorizes guarantees alongside a Host Collaboration Agreement, enabling submission by August 31 ahead of a November host vote in Glasgow.

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India last hosted the CWG in 2010.
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Overview

  • The Union Cabinet approved the Sports Ministry’s proposal to file the bid, authorize the HCA and required guarantees, and provide grant-in-aid to Gujarat if India is awarded the Games.
  • Ahmedabad is presented as the preferred host, citing the Narendra Modi Stadium and upgrades such as the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave.
  • The dian OlOlympic Association has filed an Expression of Interest and is completing the bid dossier for the August 31 deadline after recent venue inspections led by Commonwealth Sport official Darren Hall.
  • Officials say hosting would boost tourism, create jobs and broaden opportunities across event operations, media, IT and transport, with athletes from 72 nations and territories expected.
  • The 2030 host will be selected by the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in late November in Glasgow, with Nigeria and others in contention and Canada reported to have withdrawn.