**Summary:**
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the submission of a bid for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030. This includes approval to sign the Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA) and provide necessary guarantees from relevant Ministries, Departments, and Authorities. The Cabinet has also sanctioned the required grant-in-aid to the Gujarat Government, contingent upon the bid's acceptance. Ahmedabad is proposed as the host city, citing its world-class stadiums, advanced training facilities, and strong sporting culture, exemplified by the Narendra Modi Stadium's successful hosting of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final.
The CWG 2030 is expected to involve participation from 72 countries. The Games are projected to stimulate economic activity through job creation, increased tourism, and the generation of professional opportunities across various sectors, including sports science, event operations and management, logistics, media, IT, and public relations. The event aims to foster national pride and unity, inspire young athletes, and promote sports participation at all levels. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is the responsible entity. This information was released by PIB Delhi on August 27, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Commonwealth Games CWG 2030: The specific edition of the Commonwealth Games for which India is bidding to host.
Gujarat Government: The state government that would receive grant-in-aid if the bid for the Commonwealth Games 2030 is accepted.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: The city proposed as the host city for the Commonwealth Games 2030, located in the state of Gujarat.
Narendra Modi Stadium: The stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, that has hosted the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final.
Ministry of Youth Affairs Sports: The Indian government ministry that proposed the submission of the bid for the Commonwealth Games 2030.
Host Collaboration Agreement HCA: The agreement to be signed with the Commonwealth Games Federation if the bid is accepted.
Union Cabinet: The Union Cabinet of India, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which approved the bid submission.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves submission of bid for the
Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030
Cabinet Approves Signing of Host Collaboration
Agreement and Grant-in-Aid Sanction for Gujarat
Government if CWG 2030 Bid gets accepted
Ahmedabad: An ideal host city offering world class
stadiums, cutting-edge training facilities, and a
passionate sporting culture
Narendra Modi Stadium - the largest stadium in the
world - has already demonstrated its capability by
successfully hosting the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup
Final
Games to witness large-scale participation from 72
countries
Event to generate jobs, boost tourism and create
professional opportunities across diverse sectors
beyond sports
Posted On: 27 AUG 2025 3:38PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of the Ministry of
Youth Affairs & Sports for submission of bid for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030. It also gave its
approval to sign the Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA) along with the required Guarantees from
concerned Ministries, Departments and Authorities and sanction of required grant-in-aid to GujaratGovernment, in case the bid gets accepted.
Athletes from 72 countries will participate in the Commonwealth Games. It will also include participation of a
large number of athletes, coaches, technical officials, tourists, media persons among others visiting India
during the Games, benefiting local businesses and generating revenue.
Ahmedabad is an ideal host city offering world class stadiums, cutting-edge training facilities, and a
passionate sporting culture. Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest stadium in the world, has already
demonstrated its capability by successfully hosting the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final.
Beyond sports, hosting the CWG in India would leave a lasting impact boosting tourism, creating jobs and
inspiring millions of young athletes. Apart from that, a large number of professionals will be getting
opportunities in Sports science, Event Operations and Management, Logistics and transport coordinators,
Broadcast and media, IT and communications, Public relations and communications and in other fields as
well.
Hosting such a globally prestigious event will foster a strong sense of national pride and unity. It will provide
a shared national experience and boost the morale of our Nation. It will inspire a new generation of athletes to
enter into Sports as a career option and encourage greater participation in sports at all levels.
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