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Ahmedabad Wins Bid to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games Centenary
15 Oct
Summary
- Ahmedabad, India recommended as host city for 2030 Commonwealth Games
- Bid process evaluated Ahmedabad and Abuja, Nigeria as candidates
- 2030 Games to commemorate 100 years since inaugural event in Canada
On October 15, 2025, the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board announced that Ahmedabad, India has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The board will propose Ahmedabad, also known as Amdavad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, to the full Commonwealth Sport membership for approval at the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26, 2025.
The recommendation follows an evaluation process of candidate cities, with both Ahmedabad and Abuja, Nigeria submitting bids. The 2030 Games are set to commemorate 100 years since the inaugural event in Hamilton, Canada. The north American country was expected to be in the running but did not bid.
The board also stated it would continue working with Nigeria to help realize its ambition of hosting future Games, including potential consideration for 2034. The recommendation for India to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has given fresh impetus to its bid to stage the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad.
