Archive · 3 Aug 2026
India Invites Ahmedabad for 2030 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow Closing
At the end of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, India was officially invited to host the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad.
The flag was handed over by Gujarat's chief minister, Harsh Sanghavi, while Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, said the Games were closed.
India showed a big cultural show with singers, dancers, and a music duet between an Indian sitar player and a Scottish bagpipe player.
The show talked about the idea that the world is one family and celebrated India's 150th year of its national song.
India finished fourth in medals at the Games, and the ceremony started the preparations for the 100‑year anniversary Games in 2030.
India formally invited Ahmedabad to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games during Glasgow’s closing ceremony.
The Commonwealth Games flag was handed over by Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, with Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, declaring the Games closed.
An 18‑minute cultural showcase highlighted Indian heritage, featuring Shankar Mahadevan, Manushi Chhillar, and a musical jugalbandi between Rishab Sharma and Ross Ainslie.
The presentation celebrated Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and the 150th anniversary of India’s national song, Vande Mataram.
India finished fourth on the medal table in Glasgow, winning 39 medals, and the ceremony set the stage for Ahmedabad’s preparations for the 100th‑anniversary Games in 2030.
- Who
- India, Harsh Sanghavi, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Commonwealth Games officials, Indian athletes
- What
- Handover of the Commonwealth Games flag and a cultural showcase announcing Ahmedabad as the 2030 host
- When
- August 3, 2026, during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- Where
- OVO Hydro arena, Glasgow, Scotland, with references to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Why
- To officially transfer hosting duties to India for the centenary 2030 Games and celebrate India's cultural heritage and unity
- Host city
- Ahmedabad, India
- Event
- 2026 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
- Date
- August 3, 2026
- Flag handover
- Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi
- Theme
- Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
- India medal tally
- 4th place, 39 medals
