Archive · 12 Aug 2025
India Seeks to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games
India wants to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
The government supports the bid.
The IOA is leading the bid, and a delegation reviewed Ahmedabad.
The country hopes to make a better impression this time, as the 2010 games were marred by issues.
Hosting these games is seen as a step toward hosting the 2036 Olympics.
The bid is in the process of being decided.
India is bidding to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
The IOA has full government backing for its bid.
A Commonwealth Sports delegation visited Ahmedabad to assess preparations.
India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games, facing corruption allegations.
The 2030 Games bid aims to boost India's 2036 Olympic bid.
- Who
- The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is handling the bid.
- What
- India is bidding to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
- When
- The bid is for the 2030 edition.
- Where
- The games are planned for Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- To host a major sporting event and bolster its bid for the 2036 Olympics.
Past Concerns
Future Goals
Past Games' Issues
Past Concerns
Corruption and mismanagement
Future Goals
IOA and the government are working towards a better impression.
- Event
- 2030 Commonwealth Games
- Bidding City
- Ahmedabad, India
- Supporting Body
- Government of India
- Overseeing Body
- Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
- Previous Host (India)
- 2010 Commonwealth Games, New Delhi
- Key Focus
- Sustainability
Sources
India in ‘continuous dialogue’ phase with IOC on 2036 bid: Sports Ministry
India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review
Amid internal hurdles, India pushes forward in 2036 Olympic bid via 'continuous dialogue'
India in 'continuous dialogue' phase with IOC on 2036 Olympics bid: Sports Ministry