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Commonwealth Sport Impressed With India's 2030 CWG Planning & Venue Quality

A high-level delegation from Commonwealth Sport, led by President Dr Donald Rukare, concluded a visit to India, expressing strong confidence in the preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The delegation was impressed with the scale of planning, the quality of venues, and the support from authorities during their multi-city tour. They reviewed key infrastructure, including the Narendra Modi Stadium, and held meetings with Indian sports leadership and government officials. PT Usha, President of the Commonwealth Games Association (India), stated the visit reflects a shared commitment to delivering a historic and athlete-centric Games.

Key Points: CWG 2030: Commonwealth Sport Impressed with India's Planning

  • Delegation impressed with planning scale
  • Praised quality of venues
  • Noted strong government support
  • Reviewed multi-city infrastructure
  • Aiming for landmark centenary edition
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Commonwealth Sport chief Donald Rukare impressed with 'scale of planning, quality of venues' for CWG 2030

Commonwealth Sport delegation led by Dr Donald Rukare praises the scale of planning and quality of venues for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

"We are very impressed by the scale of planning, quality of venues, and the strong support from national and state authorities in India. - Donald Rukare"

New Delhi, April 10

The Commonwealth Games Association on Friday welcomed the visit of a high-level delegation from Commonwealth Sport, led by its President Dr Donald Rukare, along with CEO Katie Sadleir and Director of Games & Assurance Darren Hall, as part of ongoing engagements around the preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in Ahmedabad.

Commonwealth Sport delegations were very impressed with the "scale of planning, quality of venues, and the strong support from national and state authorities" in India for the CWG 2030.

"We are very impressed by the scale of planning, quality of venues, and the strong support from national and state authorities in India. Amdavad's vision for the 2030 Commonwealth Games is both ambitious and forward-looking. The centenary presents a unique moment to celebrate the Games' rich history while reimagining how they are delivered for the next 100 years.

"Our discussions this week have reinforced our confidence in India's capability to deliver a truly landmark edition in 2030," Donald Rukare, President, Commonwealth Sport, said.

The delegation undertook a comprehensive multi-city visit from April 8-10, reviewing key venues and infrastructure across Amdavad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara and Ekta Nagar. The visit included inspections of competition venues such as Mahatma Mandir, Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Narendra Modi Stadium and IIT Gandhinagar, among others, as well as meetings with senior Government of Gujarat officials and city authorities.

In addition to venue assessments, the delegation held discussions with senior Indian sports leadership, including engagements with the CGA (India), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and other stakeholders to review progress, governance frameworks, and delivery plans for the Games.

The visit follows continued dialogue between Commonwealth Sport and Indian stakeholders on strengthening the vision for a landmark centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030.

PT Usha, President, Commonwealth Games Association (India), said, "India is honoured to host the Commonwealth Sport delegation and showcase the significant progress made towards delivering a world-class Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in 2030.

"The visit reflects our shared commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation in sport. We are confident that, together with Commonwealth Sport and all stakeholders, we will deliver a truly historic and athlete-centric Games that inspires the Commonwealth."

- IANS

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Priya S
Very proud moment for India. Hope the planning includes sustainable infrastructure that benefits local communities long after the Games are over. Delhi 2010 left a great legacy, hoping Ahmedabad 2030 does even better!
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Rohit P
Impressed with the venues, sure. But let's be real, the real test is execution and staying within budget. Hope we learn from past experiences of other host nations and avoid white elephants. Fingers crossed!
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Ahmedabad recently, the city's infrastructure is impressive. The Sabarmati riverfront is beautiful. It's great to see India getting this recognition. Looking forward to 2030!
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Vikram M
Having PT Usha at the helm of CGA India gives me so much confidence. An athlete knows what athletes need. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
This is good, but I respectfully hope the focus is equally on developing sports at the grassroots level across India, not just building stadiums. The Games should inspire a generation to play, not just watch.
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Michael C
The centenary edition in 2030 is a big deal. India hosting it shows how far the nation has come. The multi-city approach using Gandhinagar and Vadodara

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