Conducting 2030 CWG will be right step in India’s goal to host 2036 Olympics: CGF CEO
“Hosting the Olympics would be an incredible achievement, and having the 2030 Commonwealth Games in India would be the right step towards that goal,” she stated.
These remarks follow informal talks between the CGF and IOA regarding the potential hosting of the 2030 CWG.
Sadleir expressed confidence that India would soon achieve a position amongst the top-10 nations at the Olympics.
“India’s work is transformational. With the right leadership, infrastructure, and passion, India is on track to becoming one of the top 10 countries in the Olympics,” she said.
“Sports are hugely significant in creating the image of a country,” she said. “Being recognised as a sporting powerhouse enhances a nation’s influence on the global stage.”
India have hosted the Commonwealth Games (CWG) for the first and only time so far in 2010.
The country has formally submitted a letter of intent to host the 2036 Olympics to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which will not decide the host before next year.
Sadleir praised India’s growing sports infrastructure, saying it’s a sign of the country’s commitment to international competitions.
“The political support and passion of the people here are amazing,” she said. “The will is there, and people understand the power of sports and the Commonwealth Games.”
Speaking alongside her, President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Luciano Rossi echoed the importance of India’s role in global sports.
“India is working hard not just in Delhi, but in Bhopal as well. These efforts are concrete actions that showcase India’s seriousness about the future of sports,” he said.