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Ahmedabad to Lead 2030 Commonwealth Games with Accessibility, Sustainability
Ahmedabad, a city in India, will host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
The city wants the games to be very friendly for athletes with disabilities, so all hotels will be accessible.
It also plans to use only electric buses and trains.
The city already has many sports facilities, so only a few upgrades are needed.
The games will help train young athletes and improve sports science for the future.
Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the first time India hosts since 2010.
The city aims to be the most para‑athlete‑friendly Games, making all hotels accessible.
All local transport, including the BRT system, will be 100% electric by 2030.
Only about 20% of existing infrastructure needs refurbishment for the Games.
Investment in sports facilities will benefit future training and sports science.
- Who
- Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi
- What
- Announced Ahmedabad’s plans to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games with a focus on accessibility and sustainability
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- When
- 2024
- Why
- To set new benchmarks for para athlete inclusivity and environmental standards
Key facts
- Host city
- Ahmedabad
- Event year
- 2030
- Host country
- India
- Focus areas
- Para athlete inclusivity, green energy, electric transport
- Infrastructure refurbishment
- 20% of existing facilities
Quotes
Harsh Sanghavi
Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat and sports portfolio holder
“For para athletes, Ahmedabad will set a new example. We are already making all hotels accessible for para athletes. Our aim is to make it the most para athlete-friendly Commonwealth Games”
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“Gujarat is India's largest producer of green energy. Ahmedabad will set the best standards in sustainability”
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Sources
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