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India has officially submitted its Expression of Interest (EOI) to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad proposed as the host city. This move is a crucial step in India’s long-term vision to bring the 2036 Summer Olympics to the country.
India’s Vision for Global Sporting Events
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Bid Submission: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), backed by the Gujarat state government, has sent the bid proposal to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). The announcement confirms India’s ambition to host a major international multi-sport event for the first time since the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
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Ahmedabad’s Infrastructure Boost: The city has been undergoing rapid infrastructural development, including:
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, a state-of-the-art multi-sport complex.
- A new athletics stadium in Gandhinagar, part of a ₹6,000 crore investment to prepare for large-scale global events.
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Strategic Move for the 2036 Olympics: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously expressed India’s interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, with Ahmedabad as the proposed city. Successfully organizing the 2030 Commonwealth Games would further strengthen India’s case for the Olympics bid.
Who Else is in the Race?
India is not the only country bidding for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey have also shown interest. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) will review all proposals before making a final decision at the upcoming General Assembly.
What This Means for Indian Sports
Winning the bid would:
✅ Elevate India’s global sports reputation.
✅ Enhance infrastructure & facilities for athletes.
✅ Attract more international sporting events to the country.
With India aggressively positioning itself as a global sports hub, this bid marks an important step towards the nation’s long-term sports development goals.
