Cabinet Approves Submission Of Bid For 2030 Commonwealth Games In Ahmedabad

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to India’s official bid for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad being pitched as the host city. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday.

According to the government, the Cabinet has also approved the signing of the Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA) along with guarantees from the concerned ministries, departments and authorities. In case India’s bid is accepted, financial assistance in the form of grant-in-aid will be sanctioned to the Gujarat Government.

Highlighting Ahmedabad’s sporting infrastructure, the statement described the city as “an ideal host city offering world-class stadiums, cutting-edge training facilities, and a passionate sporting culture.” The Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest cricket stadium in the world, has already showcased its capacity by hosting the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final.