India pushes for stronger Commonwealth sports cooperation, reaffirms readiness to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

July 27, 2026 9:53 PM

India pushes for stronger Commonwealth sports cooperation, reaffirms readiness to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday called for a stronger, member-driven framework for Commonwealth sports cooperation while reaffirming India's readiness to host the historic 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Addressing the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, Mandaviya delivered the keynote address on the theme, "Reimagining Working Together: Strengthening Commonwealth Collaboration on Sport." He outlined India's ...

‘Strong candidate’ India upbeat about 2030 Commonwealth Games after delegation visit

August 12, 2025 6:09 PM

‘Strong candidate’ India upbeat about 2030 Commonwealth Games after delegation visit

Robust backing from the government and a desire to stage big-ticket events make India a strong candidate to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a top Indian Olympic Association (IOA) official told Reuters. The world's most populous nation is bidding for the 2030 edition of the Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad to boost its bigger dream of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games at the western Indian city. A Commonwealth Sports delegation visited Ahmedabad last week to share their experience from the previo...