Overview
- The IOA held a Special General Meeting in New Delhi and unanimously approved its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
- Ahmedabad has been proposed as the primary host city, with the final bid dossier due to Commonwealth Sport by August 31.
- A Commonwealth Sport delegation led by Director of Games Darren Hall recently inspected venues in Gujarat and a larger visit is expected before the November General Assembly in Glasgow decides the host.
- The bid prioritises a full programme of core medal events and traditional sports alongside sustainability measures and governance reforms to address past criticisms.
- India is positioning the 2030 Commonwealth Games as a stepping stone to strengthen its case for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games.