Archive · 21 Jul 2026
India Focuses on Medals and 2030 Hosting at Glasgow CWG
India is participating in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with two main goals: winning medals and learning how to host the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad.
The Games this year have fewer sports, which means fewer chances for India to win medals.
However, India is sending a big team and important officials to learn from the event.
They are also making sure the athletes have good places to stay and eat.
This is important because India wants to do a better job hosting the Games in 2030 than they did in 2010.
They are focusing on technology and organization to make sure everything goes smoothly.
India aims to win medals and gain experience for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
The Glasgow Games feature only 10 sports, reducing India's medal opportunities.
A high-level delegation, including the Sports Minister and Gujarat's Chief Minister, will attend to study operational aspects.
India's 135-member contingent will compete in eight disciplines, with key sports like shooting and hockey excluded.
Athlete welfare and support, including food and accommodation, are major focuses for the Indian team.
- Who
- Indian athletes and officials
- What
- Participation in the Commonwealth Games and preparation for hosting the 2030 Games
- When
- July 23 to August 3, 2024
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To gain medals and operational insights for hosting the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad
Medal Focus
Hosting Experience
Primary Goal
Medal Focus
Securing medals is the primary objective.
Hosting Experience
Gaining knowledge for hosting the 2030 Games is equally important.
Athlete Welfare
Medal Focus
Ensuring athletes have the best conditions to perform.
Hosting Experience
Studying operational aspects for future hosting.
- Event
- 23rd Commonwealth Games
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Dates
- July 23 to August 3, 2024
- Sports
- 10 sports
- Indian Contingent
- 135 members
- Disciplines
- 8 disciplines
- Key Sports Excluded
- Shooting, wrestling, hockey, badminton
- Hosting Year
- 2030
- Host City
- Ahmedabad, India