New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrations as India was officially awarded the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Amdavad (Ahmedabad) declared the host city. This landmark declaration was made during the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) General Assembly in Glasgow.

Prime Minister Modi took the initiative in congratulating the nation for this achievement, posting on X: “Delighted that India has won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030! Congratulations to the people of India and the sporting ecosystem. 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 celebrate these historic games with great enthusiasm. We look forward to welcoming the world!”, the post mentioned.

Marking India’s return as the host of the quadrennial games after 20 years, the announcement set off historic celebrations at New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) organised a special ceremony in the capital, attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, senior representatives of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Secretary (Sports), and top officials from MYAS and SAI. Olympians, Commonwealth medallists, and sporting icons were also present, symbolising India’s growing sporting resurgence.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mandaviya described the day as historic.

“Organising the CWG in its 100th year in 2030 is important for both the CGF and us as the hosts. Under Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s sports sector is transforming.

Hosting events like the Boxing World Cup, Hockey World Cup, World Para Athletics, and more shows that we are ready to host international competitions of the highest level.” “We are also getting ready to host the 2029 World Police Games, and these will all further our arrangements for the 2036 Olympic Games, which we are hopeful of hosting.

The Khelo Bharat Niti and the Sports Governance Act are also going to fuel our transformation and reformation of Indian sports. In the next 10 years, India will be in the top 10, and by 2047, we will be in the top 5. I now urge all athletes to get ready to make the nation proud,” the Union Minister added. Dr. Mandaviya also highlighted the world’s growing confidence in India’s hosting capability, citing recent praise from international leaders, including World Para Athletics President Paul Fitzgerald, World Boxing President Boris Van Der Vorst, and Cuban Olympic legend Javier Sotomayor. “Such recognition reinforces what the world already feels: India is ready. India is capable. India has arrived,” he added.