India Sets the Stage for a Sporting Milestone as Ahmedabad Secures 2030 Commonwealth Games

In a landmark moment for Indian sports, Ahmedabad has been officially confirmed as the host city for the Centenary Edition of the 2030 Commonwealth Games—a historic milestone that places India at the forefront of the global athletic arena. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced the ratification on Wednesday, sparking nationwide celebration and renewed confidence in India’s sporting future.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the win a reflection of India’s growing international stature and its deep commitment to sports. Taking to X, he wrote:
“Delighted that India has won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030! … It is our collective commitment and spirit of sportsmanship that has placed India firmly on the global sporting map… We look forward to welcoming the world!”

The Prime Minister emphasized the nation’s guiding philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”—the world is one family—signaling India’s readiness to host athletes and spectators from across the globe with unity, enthusiasm, and cultural warmth.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also hailed the achievement, attributing the success to the government’s decade-long push for robust sports infrastructure.
He noted that India’s winning bid is a “testament to PM Modi’s vision of turning Bharat into a global sports hotspot,” praising the transformative governance and teamwork behind India’s elevation in international athletics.

With world-class stadiums, enhanced connectivity, and a legacy-building blueprint already underway, Ahmedabad is poised to deliver a spectacular edition of the Games—one that will not only mark 100 years of Commonwealth sporting excellence but also showcase a new era of India’s athletic ambition.

As excitement builds, the 2030 Commonwealth Games promise to be a defining chapter in India’s sporting journey—an opportunity to inspire, innovate, and welcome the world like never before.