PM Modi's commitment to sports reflected in India's 2026 CWG success: Harsh Sanghavi
Glasgow, Aug 2
Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sustained push for sports development, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said India's medal-winning success at the Commonwealth Games reflected the government's commitment to athletes, pointing out that while Indian sportspersons were bringing home medals in Glasgow, the Centre had increased the sports budget eightfold to strengthen the country's sporting ecosystem.
"I would like to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. On one hand, the sons and daughters of our country were winning medal after medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. On the other, Prime Minister Modi increased the budget for sportspersons eightfold. This clearly shows his commitment," Harsh Sanghavi told IANS.
He also said Ahmedabad is rapidly building world-class sporting infrastructure for the 2030 Games, asserting that the facilities will serve aspiring athletes from across India and not just Gujarat.
"Ahmedabad is fully preparing world-class, international-grade sporting infrastructure to fulfil the dreams of all the youth of India. This infrastructure will not remain limited to Ahmedabad or Gujarat. Every young athlete from across the country can consider Ahmedabad as their home to achieve their dreams," Sanghavi said.
His remarks came as India prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The state is speeding up the development of venues that meet international standards and facilities focused on athletes for this centenary edition of the Games.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat made these comments during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, where India achieved one of its best performances in multiple disciplines.
As the Games are about to conclude, Harsh Sanghavi expressed confidence that the closing ceremony would showcase India's rich cultural heritage while celebrating the team's outstanding campaign.
"The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony will begin shortly. It will be a historic event. The Indian team is fully prepared, and the world will see our culture during the closing ceremony today. Our athletes have performed excellently in Glasgow over the past few days," he said.
Ahmedabad is set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The Gujarat government is positioning the city as a world-class sporting destination. The infrastructure being developed for the Games aims to provide lasting benefits for Indian athletes by creating high-performance training facilities and venues that meet international standards, ensuring a legacy that endures beyond the multi-sport event.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone from Gujarat, I'm genuinely excited about the Ahmedabad Games. The infrastructure being built is world-class, and it's not just talk - I've seen the construction sites. But I hope there's equal focus on grassroots sports in smaller towns, not just metro cities. That's where the next generation of champions will come from. 🇮🇳
Modi ji's commitment cannot be doubted. Look at the results - from shooting to athletics, from boxing to wrestling, our athletes are shining. The next decade is India's time in sports. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 But I also want to see more private investment in sports, not just government money. We need a sports culture like Australia or the UK.
Impressive progress indeed. Having followed Indian sports for years, the transformation since 2014 has been remarkable. The focus on creating a sporting ecosystem rather than just one-off events is the right approach. The Ahmedabad Games will be a golden opportunity to showcase India on the world stage. Congratulations to all the athletes!
I appreciate the efforts, but infrastructure alone won't win medals. We need better coaching, sports science, nutrition support, and most importantly, identifying talent from rural areas. Let's also remember the corruption that plagued sports bodies earlier - we need transparency in the selection process too. Still, kudos to our athletes for bringing home medals! 👏
Watching the CWG from abroad, I can say India's improvement is nothing short of remarkable. The
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