India to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

India is going to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

This is a big deal because it's been 20 years since India last hosted the event.

The Games will have 15-17 sports, and the list will be finalized next year.

A former sports secretary, Rahul Bhatnagar, says it's important to start planning right away.

He warns that new or upgraded venues might be needed, and the city's infrastructure will need improvements.

He also says that the government should be ready to spend a lot of money because these big sports events are very expensive.

He advises learning from past mistakes, like the 2010 Games, which had big cost overruns.

He suggests making sure the venues will be useful after the Games and involving the private sector in maintenance.

He also says that a group of ministers should oversee the planning to make sure things move quickly.