On October 15, 2025, Commonwealth Sport announced that India's bid for Ahmedabad (Amdavad) had been recommended to host the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The formal confirmation came on November 26, 2025, when delegates of 74 Commonwealth nations ratified the decision at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. The 2030 Commonwealth Games — the XXIV edition — will be the centenary edition and the second Commonwealth Games hosted by India after Delhi 2010. Scheduled for October 2030, the event will feature 15–17 sports. Core sports include Athletics, Swimming, Table Tennis, Weightlifting, Artistic Gymnastics, Netball, Boxing, and Bowls. Union Sports Minister Mandaviya called it 'a huge moment for Indian sports'. India competed against Nigeria for hosting rights. Venue planning in Gujarat is expected to focus on using, adapting and connecting existing infrastructure.
Ahmedabad Confirmed as Host of 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games — Second Commonwealth Games Hosted by India
On October 15, 2025, Commonwealth Sport announced that India's bid for Ahmedabad (Amdavad) had been recommended to host the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The formal confirmation came on November 26, 2025, when delegates of 74 Commonwealth nations ratified the decision at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. The 2030 Commonwealth Games — the XXIV edition — will be the centenary edition and the second Commonwealth Games hosted by India after Delhi 2010. Scheduled for October 2030, the event will feature 15–17 sports. Core sports include Athletics, Swimming, Table Tennis, Weightlifting, Artistic Gymnastics, Netball, Boxing, and Bowls. Union Sports Minister Mandaviya called it 'a huge moment for Indian sports'. India competed against Nigeria for hosting rights. Venue planning in Gujarat is expected to focus on using, adapting and connecting existing infrastructure.
Key facts
- Ahmedabad confirmed as host of 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games on November 26, 2025.
- 74 Commonwealth nations ratified the decision at the General Assembly in Glasgow.
- This will be the XXIV edition and the second Commonwealth Games hosted by India after Delhi 2010.
- Scheduled for October 2030, featuring 15–17 sports with core events in athletics and swimming.
- India competed against Nigeria for the hosting rights of the centenary edition.
- Union Sports Minister Mandaviya called it 'a huge moment for Indian sports'.
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Which Indian city has been confirmed as the host of the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games?
Commonwealth Sport recommended Amdavad/Ahmedabad as the proposed host city in October 2025, and the decision was approved at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26, 2025. India had previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in 2010, so the 2030 event is not the first Commonwealth Games in India.
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Which city was confirmed as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games and when was this announced?
Ahmedabad (Amdavad) was confirmed as the host of the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The formal confirmation came on November 26, 2025, when 74 Commonwealth nations ratified the decision at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow.
Why are the 2030 Commonwealth Games historically significant for India?
The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be the first-ever Commonwealth Games held in India. They are also the centenary (100th anniversary) edition, making Ahmedabad's hosting doubly significant for Indian sports.
Which edition of the Commonwealth Games will be held in 2030 and how many sports will it feature?
The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be the XXIV (24th) edition, scheduled for October 2030. It will feature 15–17 sports, with core events including athletics and swimming.
Which country did India compete against for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
India competed against Nigeria for the rights to host the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. India's bid for Ahmedabad was recommended on October 15, 2025, and ratified by the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly on November 26, 2025.
What did Union Sports Minister Mandaviya say about Ahmedabad hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
Union Sports Minister Mandaviya described Ahmedabad's selection as 'a huge moment for Indian sports.' The event is expected to significantly boost sports infrastructure and India's profile in international athletics.
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