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Commonwealth Sport Inspects Ahmedabad 2030 Games Venues, Praises India's Vision

A high-level delegation from Commonwealth Sport concluded a multi-city visit to review preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The team inspected key competition venues across Gujarat, including the Narendra Modi Stadium and Mahatma Mandir. They held discussions with senior Indian sports officials and government authorities to assess progress and governance frameworks. Both Commonwealth Sport and Indian officials expressed strong confidence in delivering a historic, athlete-centric centenary edition of the Games.

Key Points: Commonwealth Sport Reviews Ahmedabad 2030 Games Preparations

  • Delegation reviewed venues in four cities
  • Inspected Narendra Modi Stadium & other key sites
  • Held talks with Indian sports leadership
  • Focus on centenary 2030 Games delivery
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Commonwealth Sports delegation visits India to review Ahmedabad 2030 Commonwealth games preparations

High-level delegation visits Gujarat venues, expresses confidence in India's plans for the landmark centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030.

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

The delegation undertook a comprehensive multi-city visit from 8-10 April, reviewing key venues and infrastructure across Amdavad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara and Ekta Nagar, according to a press release.

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.

Dr Donald Rukare, President, Commonwealth Sport, said, "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."

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 inspire the Commonwealth."

- ANI

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Priya S
I hope the focus remains on sustainable development and not just flashy stadiums. The 2010 CWG in Delhi had issues. Let's learn from that and ensure this benefits local communities long-term, with proper use of facilities after the games.
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Rohit P
Narendra Modi Stadium is a brilliant venue! But I'm a bit worried about the cost. These events are expensive. As a taxpayer, I want transparency on the budget. The games should be great, but not at an unreasonable cost to the public.
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Sarah B
As someone who lived in Gujarat for a few years, I'm excited to see Amdavad get this global spotlight. The city has amazing energy and hospitality. This will be great for tourism and putting Gujarat firmly on the world sports map.
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Vikram M
Good to see PT Usha leading from the front. We need more sporting icons in administration. Hoping this games legacy includes a massive boost for grassroots sports funding across the country, not just in the host state.
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Kavya N
The multi-city approach is smart – using Gandhinagar, Vadodara, and Ekta Nagar. It spreads the economic benefits. Hope they plan excellent transport links between venues. The summer heat in April could be a challenge for athletes though!

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