Archive · 30 Jul 2026
India Takes Over 2030 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow Closing
India will hand over the Commonwealth Games to Ahmedabad during the closing ceremony in Glasgow on August 2, 2026.
The ceremony will show a big flag handover where Scotland gives the flag to India.
Indian singers and dancers, like Shankar Mahadevan and Manushi Chhillar, will perform.
They will sing a song that is 150 years old and play music with a Scottish piper.
The show will end with a special tribute to the state of Gujarat, where the 2030 Games will be held.
India will officially take over hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games during the Glasgow 2026 closing ceremony on August 2.
The flag handover ceremony confirms Ahmedabad, India, as the next host city.
A 20‑minute cultural showcase features Shankar Mahadevan, Manushi Chhillar, Bhoomi Trivedi, Siddharth and Shivam Mahadevan, and sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma.
The program includes a 150‑year anniversary performance of 'Vande Mataram' and a cross‑cultural duet with Scottish piper Ross Ainslie.
The finale pays tribute to Gujarat, the host state, with Shankar Mahadevan and his sons performing alongside Bhoomi Trivedi.
- Who
- India, Shankar Mahadevan, Manushi Chhillar, Bhoomi Trivedi, Siddharth Mahadevan, Shivam Mahadevan, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Ross Ainslie
- What
- Flag handover and cultural showcase during the Commonwealth Games 2026 closing ceremony
- When
- August 2, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To officially transfer hosting duties for the 2030 Commonwealth Games to Ahmedabad and celebrate Indian culture
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026 Closing Ceremony
- Date
- August 2, 2026
- Next Host City
- Ahmedabad, India
- Flag Handover
- Scotland to India
- Cultural Performers
- Shankar Mahadevan, Manushi Chhillar, Bhoomi Trivedi, Siddharth Mahadevan, Shivam Mahadevan, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Ross Ainslie
- Special Feature
- 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'
- Tribute
- Gujarat state highlighted in finale