Archive · 21 Jul 2026
India to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
India is going to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 in Ahmedabad.
On August 2, they will receive the flag at the closing ceremony of the current Games.
Famous singer Shankar Mahadevan and actress Rashmika Mandanna will perform to show India's culture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be there.
This is the second time India is hosting the Games, the first time was in New Delhi in 2010.
The cultural show will last about 20 minutes and will feature music, dance, and traditional performances.
A band called Simple Minds will also perform to end the current Games.
India will officially receive the Commonwealth Games flag on August 2.
Ahmedabad is confirmed as the host city for the 2030 centenary edition.
Shankar Mahadevan and Rashmika Mandanna will lead India's cultural presentation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the flag handover ceremony.
This marks India's second time hosting the multi-sporting event, following New Delhi in 2010.
- Who
- India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shankar Mahadevan, Rashmika Mandanna
- What
- Flag handover ceremony for the 2030 Commonwealth Games
- When
- August 2
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- To officially confirm Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games
Pro-Hosting Perspective
Skeptical Perspective
Economic Impact
Pro-Hosting Perspective
Hosting the Games will boost tourism and infrastructure development in Ahmedabad.
Skeptical Perspective
The economic burden of hosting such a large event may outweigh the benefits.
Cultural Showcase
Pro-Hosting Perspective
The event provides a global platform to showcase India's rich cultural heritage.
Skeptical Perspective
The cultural presentation may not accurately represent the diversity of India.
- Host City
- Ahmedabad
- Date of Flag Handover
- August 2
- Previous Host City in India
- New Delhi (2010)
- Duration of Cultural Presentation
- 20 minutes
- Musical Finale Performers
- Simple Minds