Overview

• The delegation is led by Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi and includes Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha alongside senior sports officials.
• Delegates held discussions with IOC Executive Board members and met representatives from SportAccord, the Association of National Olympic Committees and the International Volleyball Federation.
• Meetings highlighted Gujarat’s sports infrastructure and laid out proposals for Ahmedabad to stage future multi-sport events.
• IOC President Kirsty Coventry has formed a working group to review the host city selection timeline and is seeking feedback from interested parties.
• The bid enjoys high-level support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and IOC member Nita Ambani as part of a broader strategy to advance India’s global sporting profile.