India to Host the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games

India to Host the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games

India achieved a major milestone in 2025 when the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board recommended Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. This recommendation followed a rigorous evaluation by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), which assessed competing proposals based on athlete experience, technical readiness, infrastructure availability, financial capability, and governance standards. Ahmedabad was selected over Abuja, Nigeria, after a detailed comparative evaluation. The final confirmatory vote will be taken by the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow on 26 November 2025.

The Commonwealth Games, one of the world’s largest multi-sport events after the Olympics, are held every four years and promote sportsmanship, cultural exchange, and unity among member nations. Established in 1930 as the British Empire Games, the event has evolved into a symbol of cooperation among 56 Commonwealth nations, with 72 teams participating because entities like England, Scotland, and Wales compete independently.

India has a long history with the Games, beginning in 1934, and has steadily grown into a strong performer. Iconic achievements — from Rashid Anwar’s first medal in 1934 to Milkha Singh’s gold in 1958, India’s record-breaking 101 medals in the 2010 Delhi Games, and the impressive showing at Gold Coast 2018 — underscore India’s rising sporting profile.