Published: 15 October 2025Olympics.comGeneral
Ahmedabad Recommended to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games — India's Second Hosting
On October 15, 2025, Commonwealth Sport announced that its bid evaluation commission recommended Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games — the centenary edition of the Games. Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya hailed the recommendation, calling it 'a huge moment for Indian sports'. Ahmedabad was selected over Abuja, Nigeria, in the final evaluation.
This will be India's second time hosting the Commonwealth Games after New Delhi in 2010. The Games are planned for October 2030, with 15-17 sports expected to feature, including T20 cricket. The formal ratification by all 74 Commonwealth member nations was scheduled for November 26, 2025, at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium — the world's largest cricket ground — is expected to be a centrepiece venue.
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On October 15, 2025, Commonwealth Sport recommended Ahmedabad over Abuja to host the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, India's second edition after Delhi 2010. Expected to feature 15-17 sports including T20 cricket at Narendra Modi Stadium, ratification by 74 member nations was slated for November 26, 2025, at Glasgow.
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Which city was Ahmedabad's main competitor in the bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
Explanation · Correct answer BAhmedabad was selected over Abuja, Nigeria, in the final evaluation for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The formal ratification by all 74 Commonwealth member nations was required at the General Assembly.
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Which city has been recommended to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
**Ahmedabad, Gujarat** was recommended by Commonwealth Sport's bid evaluation commission to host the **2030 Commonwealth Games — the centenary edition**. The recommendation was made on **October 15, 2025**, with Ahmedabad selected over Abuja, Nigeria.
When was it announced that Ahmedabad would host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
Commonwealth Sport announced on **October 15, 2025** that its bid evaluation commission recommended **Ahmedabad** as host for the **2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games**. The recommendation was confirmed at the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26, 2025.
Will the 2030 Commonwealth Games be India's first hosting of the event?
No — the 2030 Commonwealth Games will be **India's second time hosting**. India previously hosted the **2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi**. Ahmedabad will mark India's second hosting, 20 years after the New Delhi edition.
What sports are planned for the 2030 Ahmedabad Commonwealth Games?
The **2030 Ahmedabad Commonwealth Games** are planned for October 2030 with **15-17 sports including T20 cricket** — a notable addition. The Games are the **centenary edition**, marking 100 years of the Commonwealth Games movement.
Who was Ahmedabad chosen over to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
Ahmedabad was selected over **Abuja, Nigeria** in the final evaluation by Commonwealth Sport's bid commission to host the **2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games**.
