India Meets Commonwealth Officials, Advances Bid For 2030 Games In Ahmedabad
The Indian Olympic Association met Commonwealth Sport officials in London to discuss Ahmedabad’s bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
A delegation from the Indian Olympic Association, along with representatives from the Central and Gujarat state governments, met with Commonwealth Sport officials in London to better understand the process and framework for securing the hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
The delegation included IOA chief PT Usha and officials from the Union Sports Ministry and the Gujarat state government. They engaged with the Commonwealth Sport officials over two days in London.
While the proposals for the final bid are expected to be submitted by August 31, the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games will be selected by Commonwealth Sport in November this year.
India has formally submitted its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, with aspirations to host the Olympic Games in 2036 in the same city.
Over two days of focused engagements in London, the Indian delegation participated in comprehensive discussions and presented the preparations undertaken so far with respect to the bid, according to a release by the Gujarat Sports Ministry.
The Commonwealth Sport team mentioned that they will provide full support and collaborate with the interested host cities to prepare the proposals, Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi said in the release.
“We are designing a model for hosting the Games that focuses on long-term impact rather than short-term spectacle, using existing venues wherever possible and ensuring that the Games leave behind a meaningful legacy for local communities.”
He stated that the focus of the meeting was to gain insights on overall planning expectations, governance standards, and key milestones involved in the bidding process.
The engagement reflects India’s intent to align with global best practices while continuing to engage constructively with all stakeholders as part of the ongoing process, the release said.
During the meeting, views were exchanged on the bid proposal, including the overarching vision and legacy ambitions, governance and institutional support, sustainability considerations, transport strategy, sports program, accessibility, planning around infrastructure, athlete services, and Games-time operations.
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