Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Ahmedabad Receives Baton, Flag for 2030 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games are a big sports event that happens every four years for countries in the Commonwealth.
In 2026, the closing ceremony in Glasgow will hand over a special baton and flag to the city of Ahmedabad in India.
This handover means Ahmedabad will start preparing to host the Games in 2030.
The 2030 Games will also celebrate 100 years since the first Games were held in 1930.
So, the baton and flag are like a key that says Ahmedabad is ready to be the host city.
Ahmedabad will receive the host baton and flag during the Glasgow 2026 closing ceremony.
The handover marks the start of Ahmedabad’s role as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
The 2030 Games will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth Games.
The baton and flag will be handed over on Sunday during the closing ceremony.
An official statement confirmed the handover details.
- Who
- Ahmedabad and Commonwealth Games officials
- What
- Transfer of the host baton and flag
- When
- Sunday during the closing ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Games
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To officially begin Ahmedabad’s role as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games and celebrate the Games’ 100th anniversary
- Host city
- Ahmedabad
- Event
- 2030 Commonwealth Games
- Baton handover date
- Sunday, during Glasgow 2026 closing ceremony
- Anniversary
- 100th
- Handover location
- Glasgow, Scotland