India has pledged to deliver a remarkable 100th-anniversary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030, with Amdavad, Gujarat, set to host the global sporting event.
Following the conclusion of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Indian officials said the country would draw lessons from the recently concluded competition and use them to organise a world-class event for athletes, supporters and officials.
Speaking during a transition ceremony and media briefing, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi assured that Amdavad was prepared to shoulder the responsibility, citing the city’s existing infrastructure, transport networks and accommodation facilities.
Accompanied by the state’s Department of Sport secretary, Shri Hari Ranjan Rao, Sanghavi described hosting the centenary Games as a major honour and challenge, adding that India would adopt Glasgow’s successful strategies while creating its own unique experience.
He said Amdavad’s compact layout, connectivity and modern facilities would make movement easier for participants, while promising that visitors would experience more than just a sporting event.
“Coming to Amdavad means entering a home, not just a host city,” Sanghavi said, adding that the city would continue collaborating with the Glasgow organising team to ensure a successful Games.
The deputy governor also linked the Commonwealth Games hosting opportunity to India’s broader ambition of becoming a global sports hub and strengthening its bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036.
According to him, the 2030 Commonwealth Games would serve as proof of India’s ability to organise major international sporting events at the highest standard.
Although the full list of sports for Amdavad 2030 has not been confirmed, Sanghavi revealed that cricket could be part of the programme and promised that the para-sport events would rank among the best ever organised.
Commonwealth Sport Chief Executive Officer Katie Sadleir said the 2030 edition is expected to feature between 15 and 17 sports.
Meanwhile, Glasgow 2026 Chief Executive Officer Phil Batty said the transition into Amdavad 2030 had shown that Commonwealth Games hosting should be accessible to more nations.
Batty noted that future editions of the competition would reflect the identity, culture, infrastructure and communities of their host countries, while adopting a more flexible, sustainable and inclusive approach.
He added that upcoming Commonwealth Games editions would each have their own distinct character and atmosphere as the event continues to evolve over the next four decades.