India Confirmed as Host for Centenary Commonwealth Games for 2030

Amdavad (Ahmedabad), India has been officially confirmed as host of the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, marking a landmark moment for both India and the Commonwealth Sport Movement.

The decision was approved by delegates from 74 member nations and territories during the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow.

India’s proposal centred on staging the Games in Amdavad, within the state of Gujarat, offering a large-scale, youth-focused vision backed by cultural depth, strong government support and major infrastructure investment.

The hosting announcement was accompanied by a surprise performance of Garba dancers and dhol drummers, symbolising the cultural identity and community engagement India aims to bring to the Centenary edition.

The confirmation of Amdavad continues the reset underway across the Commonwealth Games model, with Glasgow 2026 serving as the next event before the Movement shifts focus to India for 2030.

Commonwealth sport president, Dr Donald Rukare, described the selection as the beginning of a “new golden era”, highlighting India’s scale, strategic importance and sporting ambition. He also noted that strong interest is already emerging for the 2034 Games and beyond.

For India, 2030 represents both a symbolic milestone and a strategic opportunity. Commonwealth Games Association of India president, Dr PT Usha, said the event will celebrate a century of the Movement while setting the tone for its future, emphasising themes of progress, cultural exchange and athlete development.

Commonwealth Sport also confirmed that Amdavad 2030 will feature 15–17 sports, with the final program to be determined through collaboration with international federations. Core sports already locked in include athletics (and para athletics), swimming (and para swimming), table tennis, bowls, weightlifting, artistic gymnastics, netball and boxing.

Additional sports under consideration span cricket T20, hockey, cycling, triathlon, badminton, 3×3 basketball, rugby sevens, squash, shooting, diving, judo, wrestling and others.

Hosts will also have the option to propose up to two new sports or traditional disciplines.

Athletes have welcomed the announcement, with Scotland’s Duncan Scott and India’s world champion boxer Jaismine Lamboria both citing the significance of a home Games atmosphere and the opportunity for India to showcase its sporting growth on a global stage.

The full sport program and further operational details for Amdavad 2030 are expected to be confirmed next year. 

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