Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Ahmedabad Celebrates as India's Sports City
Ahmedabad is becoming a big sports city in India.
On Republic Day, the Deputy Chief Minister talked about how the city is getting ready to host big sports events like the 2036 Olympics.
They are building new sports places like the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave and the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.
The city also wants to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
They even started a new pickleball court to encourage different sports.
The event had police shows, yoga by students, and cultural performances.
The city is working hard to become a top sports destination.
In other parts of Gujarat, people celebrated Republic Day with unique water activities, like swimming with the national flag and patriotic displays in rivers.
Ahmedabad is being highlighted as the 'Sports City of India' during the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi emphasized the city's expanding sports infrastructure and preparations for major international events like the 2036 Olympic Games.
Key projects include the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave and the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, developed to international standards.
Ahmedabad is also gearing up to host the proposed 2030 Commonwealth Games.
A pickleball court was inaugurated to promote diverse sporting disciplines and increase youth participation.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Governor Acharya Devvrat, District Collector Sujit Kumar, District Development Officer Videh Khare, District Police Chief Omprakash Jat, citizens, students, teachers
- What
- Ahmedabad's growing stature as the 'Sports City of India' was highlighted during the 77th Republic Day celebrations
- When
- During the 77th Republic Day celebrations
- Where
- Makarba Police Ground, Ahmedabad
- Why
- To showcase Ahmedabad's expanding sports infrastructure and preparations to host major international sporting events
- Event
- 77th Republic Day celebrations
- Location
- Makarba Police Ground, Ahmedabad
- Key Speaker
- Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi
- Major Projects
- Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, Veer Savarkar Sports Complex
- Upcoming Events
- 2036 Olympic Games, 2030 Commonwealth Games
- Inaugurated Facility
- Pickleball court
- Attendees
- District Collector Sujit Kumar, District Development Officer Videh Khare, District Police Chief Omprakash Jat, elected representatives, senior officials, citizens, students, teachers
