"Responsibility we accept with gratitude": IOA prez PT Usha, Harsh Sanghvi look forward to CWG 2030 Ahmedabad
New Delhi, August 3
The Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi expressed their excitement to host the next edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030 in Ahmedabad, India, after this year's edition finally ended on Sunday.
India officially began its journey towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad as the Commonwealth Games Flag was ceremonially handed over during a spectacular Closing Ceremony that celebrated the conclusion of Glasgow 2026 and looked ahead to the historic centenary edition of the Games.
Posting on X, Usha wrote, "Thank you, Glasgow. Welcoming the centenary Commonwealth Games to India is a responsibility we accept with gratitude, & just like everyone else I am excited to welcome the Commonwealth Nations & athletes to our. Looking forward to a memorable #Amdavad2030 CWG."
Sanghvi, a part of the Gujarat state delegation which met with Commonwealth Sport officials leading up to and in the aftermath of confirmation of Ahmedabad as host city for the 2030 edition, also posted on X, "From Glasgow with pride. To Amdavad with promise. See you in 2030."
The official X handle of the British High Commission in India also expressed excitement to see India hosting the next edition of the games, posting, "With the ceremonial handover of the Commonwealth Sport Flag, the countdown to #Amdavad2030 begins! After an incredible showing at #Glasgow2026, we're excited to see India host the Commonwealth Games in 2030."
The symbolic moment marked the return of the Commonwealth Games to India after the 2010 edition (in New Delhi) and to Gujarat for the very first time. More importantly, it signalled the beginning of a new chapter for Indian sport as the nation prepares to welcome athletes from across the Commonwealth for the landmark 2030 edition. With the ceremonial handover to India complete for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports aims to restore traditional disciplines while building world-class infrastructure to ensure a record-breaking medal haul.
The 2026 Games were hosted under a compact format, leading to the removal of major Indian medal-earning events like shooting, wrestling, and badminton.
India finished fourth in the medals table at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. India officially began its journey towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Amdavad as the Commonwealth Games Flag was ceremonially handed over during a spectacular Closing Ceremony that celebrated the conclusion of Glasgow 2026 and looked ahead to the historic centenary edition of the Games.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a Gujarati, I'm beyond proud right now! Amdavad hosting the CWG is a dream come true. The city's infrastructure is developing rapidly, and this will boost sports culture in our state. Just hope the authorities learn from Glasgow's compact format mistakes—our athletes deserve proper training facilities and events.
PT Usha's leadership is exactly what Indian sports needed. A legend athlete herself, she understands what it takes to win. But let's be honest—the real challenge isn't the closing ceremony, it's ensuring transparency in funds and building infrastructure that benefits athletes for years, not just a one-time event.
The centenary edition in Amdavad—how exciting is that?! 🎉 Cheers to the UK, the Commonwealth, and especially to our Gujarat government for pulling this off. I just hope the state manages crowd handling and transport well. We all remember Delhi's infamous women's safety issues during 2010. Let's set a better example this time.
Glasgow 2026 gave India 39 medals, but despite that, excluding wrestling and shooting hurt. If the 2030 edition restores them, I'm confident we're looking at 70+ medals. Gujarat has a strong sports culture (hello, cricket and kabaddi!), and with proper investment in athletics, hockey, and badminton, this could be our best-ever CWG. Kudos to the organisers!
As someone who follows Indian sports closely, I'm genuinely excited about this. The 2030 CWG will be a chance for India to show its growth since 2010. That said,
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