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India Wins 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

India Wins 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid
Ahmedabad's world-class infrastructure won India the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid: CEO Sadleir · CNBC TV 18

India won the bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games because of its excellent sports facilities and strong passion for the event.

The decision was made by Commonwealth Sport, which wanted a low-cost hosting model.

India's existing infrastructure and the government's investment in sports were major reasons for winning the bid.

The Games will also feature traditional Indian sports like Kabaddi and Kho Kho, making it a unique event.

India has hosted the Commonwealth Games before in 2010, and this time, the focus is on showcasing the country's sporting transformation and cultural heritage.

Key facts

Hosting Rights Awarded
November 2023
Previous Hosting
New Delhi, 2010
Indigenous Sports Considered
Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Mallakhamb, Yogasana
Commonwealth Sport CEO
Katie Sadleir
India's Medal Standing
4th in all-time Commonwealth medal tables

Quotes

Katie Sadleir

CEO of Commonwealth Sport

“The facilities (in India) were fantastic and the fact that they were up and they were there. So it wasn’t about building facilities.”
CNBC TV 18

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