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IOA Unanimously Backs India’s 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

Having secured unanimous backing on August 13, India will refine its application by the August 31 deadline, pending a host vote in Glasgow this November.

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India hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010
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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.