Archive · 26 Jun 2025
India Likely to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
The Commonwealth Games, a big international sports event, might be coming back to India in 2030.
India is likely to host the games in Ahmedabad because other places, like Canada, had to drop out due to high costs.
India sees this as a practice run for the 2036 Olympics, a much bigger event they also want to host.
A delegation from India, including government officials, has already met with sports leaders to discuss the games.
India is likely to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
The 2030 Games would mark the event's return to India after 20 years.
Canada withdrew its bid due to cost concerns.
India views the Games as a test event for its 2036 Olympics bid.
A delegation from India met with Commonwealth Sports leaders in London.
- Who
- India, Canada, and Commonwealth Sports leaders.
- What
- India is likely to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
- When
- The games are set to return in 2030.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- Canada withdrew due to cost issues.
Canadian Perspective
Indian Perspective
Cost vs. Opportunity
Canadian Perspective
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Hosting
Indian Perspective
India views CWG as a Test event
- Event
- 2030 Commonwealth Games
- Potential Host City
- Ahmedabad, India
- Previous Indian Host
- Delhi (2010)
- Reason for Bid Withdrawal
- Cost Concerns (Canada)
- Indian Delegation Meeting
- Met Commonwealth Sports leaders on June 7
