India has been officially awarded the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Amdavad (Ahmedabad) declared as the host city.
This landmark declaration was made during the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) General
Assembly in Glasgow on Wednesday. India will host the CWG for the second time in history, the first being in 2010.
"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," the official CGF statement mentioned.
"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.
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.
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 Hon'ble 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 10 next 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 International Paralympic Committee President, World Para Athletics President, World Boxing President, several eminent athletes who participated in WPAC 2025 and Cuban Olympic legend Javier Sotomayer. "Such recognition reinforces what the world already feels: India is ready. India is capable. India has arrived," he added.
Commonwealth Games 2030 Sporting Events
A few new events are being considered for the Commonwealth Games 2030. The sports under consideration are: Archery, Badminton, 3 x 3 Basketball and 3 x 3 Wheelchair Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cycling, Diving, Hockey, Judo, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rugby Sevens, Shooting, Squash, Triathlon and Para Triathlon and Wrestling. The host can also propose up to two new or traditional sports.
Will Cricket be included?
Cricket being the soul of India, has a great chance to arrive in the CWG 2030. After the inclusion of cricket in Asian Games, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will also witness the game, which has further solidified the chances of cricket's arrival in the Commonwealth Games. If it is approved, the T20 format will be included in the event.
