India has been officially awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the centenary edition, with Amdavad (Ahmedabad) declared the host city. The announcement was made at the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) General Assembly in Glasgow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya expressed their delight and gratitude. To commemorate the announcement, a special ceremony was held at New Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS). Dr. Mandaviya highlighted India's growing stature in global sports and the nation's readiness to host international competitions.
According to a CGF statement, delegates of the 74 Commonwealth member nations and territories ratified India's bid at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. The ceremony in New Delhi included an audio-visual film showcasing India’s Commonwealth Games legacy, culminating in the unveiling of the official hashtag: #CWG2030InBHARAT.
India won a total of 101 medals, including 38 gold, in the 2010 CWG in New Delhi. In the 2022 edition, India bagged 61 medals, including 22 gold.
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Key Entities Referenced
Commonwealth Games: International multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth nations. India has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 edition.
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS): The Indian government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports; key organizer of events related to the Commonwealth Games 2030 in India.
Amdavad (Ahmedabad): The city in Gujarat, India, declared as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF): The organization that oversees and governs the Commonwealth Games; its General Assembly ratified India's bid to host the 2030 Games.
Khelo Bharat Niti and the Sports Governance Act: Indian initiatives and laws to fuel the transformation and reformation of Indian sports.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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Posted On: 26 NOV 2025 9:09PM by PIB Delhi
India has been officially awarded the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Amdavad (Ahmedabad)
declared the host city. This landmark declaration was made during the Commonwealth Games
Federation (CGF) General Assembly in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the nation in celebration this evening, posting on X:
"Delighted that India has won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030!
Congratulations to the people of India and the sporting ecosystem. It is our collective commitment
and spirit of sportsmanship that has placed India firmly on the global sporting map.
"With the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, we are eager to be celebrating these historic games with
great enthusiasm. We look forward to welcoming the world!", the tweet mentioned.
Marking India’s return as the host of the quadrennial games after 20 years, the announcement set off
historic celebrations at New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. The Ministry of Youth
Affairs & Sports (MYAS) organised a special ceremony in the capital, attended by Union Minister for
Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, senior representatives of the Indian Olympic
Association, the Secretary (Sports), and top officials from MYAS and SAI. Olympians,
Commonwealth medallists and sporting icons were also present, symbolising India’s growing
sporting resurgence.Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
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Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mandaviya described the day as historic. "Organising the 100th year of
CWG in 2030 is important for both the CGF and also us as the hosts. Under the leadership of Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India's sports sector is transforming. Hosting events like the Boxing
World Cup, Hockey World Cup, World Para Athletics and more shows that we are ready to host
international competitions of the highest level.""We are also getting ready to host the 2029 World Police Games and these will all further out
arrangements for the 2036 Olympic games, which we are hopeful of hosting.
The Khelo Bharat Niti and the Sports Governance Act is also going to fuel our transformation and
reformation of Indian sports. In the next 10 years, India will be in the top 10, and by 2047, we will be
in the top 5. I now urge all athletes to get ready to make the nation proud," the Union Minister added.
Dr. Mandaviya also highlighted the world’s growing confidence in India’s hosting capability, citing
recent praise from international leaders including World Para Athletics President Paul Fitzgerald,
World Boxing President Boris Van Der Vorst, and Cuban Olympic legend Javier Sotomayor. “Such
recognition reinforces what the world already feels: India is ready. India is capable. India has
arrived,” he added.
The official statement from CGF earlier in the day said - "The decision confirms that the world’s most
populous nation will stage the landmark edition of the Games, after delegates of the 74
Commonwealth member nations and territories ratified India’s bid at the Commonwealth Sport
General Assembly in Glasgow.
"India presented a compelling vision for the 2030 Games, centred in the Gujarat city of Amdavad
(Ahmedabad), which will build on foundations laid by Glasgow 2026, enabling India to celebrate the
centenary in style," the statement added.
The ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday evening showcased a specially curated audio-visual film
showcasing India’s Commonwealth Games legacy, from medal milestones to hosting the 2010
edition. The announcement was followed by a spectacular laser show and fireworks, culminating in
the unveiling of the official hashtag: #CWG2030InBHARAT, representing India’s ambition and
vision toward Viksit Bharat 2047. In keeping with India's motto of sustainability in hosting large scale
sporting events, the crackers used at the event were environment-friendly green crackers, which are
non-polluting.India had won a total of 101 medals, including 38 gold in the 2010 CWG in New Delhi, with 30
medals coming from Shooting alone. In the 2022 edition, India bagged 61 medals, including 22 gold.
Shooting was not included in the Birmingham edition.
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