Ahmedabad wins bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games; PM Modi says he looks forward to welcoming the world

India was on Wednesday awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Ahmedabad. Delegates from 74 Commonwealth member nations and territories ratified India’s bid at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow.

The 2030 Games will mark the 100th anniversary of the inaugural edition held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930.

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In an official statement, Dr. Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport, said: “This is the start of a new golden era for Commonwealth Sport. After a ‘Games reset,’ we head to Glasgow 2026 in fantastic shape to welcome the 74 teams of the Commonwealth before setting our sights on Amdavad 2030 for a special Centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games.”

He added that India brings scale, youth, ambition, rich culture, enormous sporting passion, and relevance to the Commonwealth Games.

IOA President P.T. Usha expressed gratitude on behalf of India, saying: “We are deeply honoured by the trust shown by Commonwealth Sport. The 2030 Games will not only celebrate a hundred years of the Commonwealth Movement but also lay the foundation for the next century. It will bring together athletes, communities, and cultures from across the Commonwealth in a spirit of friendship and progress.”

‘We look forward to welcoming the world’: PM Modi

Reacting to the development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was delighted that India has won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030. He congratulated the people of India and the sporting ecosystem, saying, “It is our collective commitment and spirit of sportsmanship that has placed India firmly on the global sporting map.”

“With the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, we are eager to be celebrating these historic Games with great enthusiasm. We look forward to welcoming the world!” Modi wrote on X.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah called the achievement a testament to PM Modi’s vision of making India a global sporting hotspot.

“Through penance spanning over a decade, Modi Ji has developed world-class sports infrastructure and uplifted our nation’s potential through effective governance and seamless teamwork,” Shah said.

India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 under the Manmohan Singh–led UPA government.