India has officially been confirmed as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad ratified as the venue during the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly held in Glasgow on Wednesday. The announcement marks a historic moment, as India will stage the centenary edition of the Games.
Key points
- The sports programme for 2030 is expected to feature 15 to 17 disciplines, including Athletics and Para Athletics, Swimming and Para Swimming, Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis, Bowls and Para Bowls, Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting, Artistic Gymnastics, Netball, and Boxing.
- Discussions for adding more sports will begin next month, with the complete list to be finalised next year. Host nations can propose up to two new or traditional sports.
- Sports under consideration include Archery, Badminton, 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball, Beach Volleyball, T20 Cricket, Cycling, Diving, Hockey, Judo, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rugby Sevens, Shooting, Squash, Triathlon, Para Triathlon and Wrestling.
- In 2026, Commonwealth Games will be help in Glasgow, Scotland.
About Commonwealth Games
- The Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event that brings together athletes from the Commonwealth nations, celebrating both competitive excellence and shared heritage.
- First held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada, the Games have grown into a unique sporting festival known for its blend of able-bodied and para-sport events under a single integrated programme.
- The event is guided by values of friendship, equality, and inclusivity, giving athletes from diverse backgrounds a global platform. Alongside core disciplines like athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and badminton, host nations can propose additional sports that reflect local culture and sporting tradition.
- Beyond competition, the Games serve as a bridge among member nations, fostering people-to-people ties, cultural exchange, and development of sport ecosystems. Over the decades, the Commonwealth Games has evolved into a celebration of youth, diversity, and collective aspiration across the Commonwealth community.
