'Team Gujarat' ready to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games: Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi
Gandhinagar, August 5
Congratulating the young athletes of Gujarat and the country, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said that 'Team Gujarat' is fully prepared to successfully host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
Deputy CM Sanghavi further added that all preparations are progressing smoothly under the guidance of Commonwealth Sport, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Sports Department, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), as per a press release.
Providing further details, he said that after the Closing Ceremony and Flag Exchange Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Glasgow 2026 delegation, along with Gujarat's athletes and para-athletes, presented the Commonwealth Flag to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during today's Cabinet meeting.
Speaking about the State Government's efforts to promote sports, he said that special plans and programmes are being prepared to encourage more local athletes across Gujarat to participate in and benefit from the district-level sports complexes established across the State.
The curtains came down on the 2026 Commonwealth Games after 11 days of competition on August 2, with Scotland formally handing over the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton to India, hosts of the landmark centenary edition in 2030, during a glittering closing ceremony.
The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in Ahmedabad, making India only the second nation after Australia to host the multi-sport event on more than one occasion. India had previously staged the Games in New Delhi in 2010.
The Commonwealth Games flag and baton were presented to India's representatives, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha, and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi as part of the official handover ceremony.
India also had plenty to celebrate on the sporting front, finishing fourth in the medals table with a haul of 39 medals, 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, to cap off a successful campaign. Although India's tally was lower than the 61 medals won in Birmingham in 2022, the context tells a different story.
Thirty of those medals had come in sports that were dropped from the Glasgow programme. With only 122 athletes compared to 210 four years ago, India still managed to maintain its fourth-place finish while producing an even better medal conversion rate, with 38 athletes returning home with medals.
Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh was the only Indian to win two medals. With the ceremonial handover complete, the focus now shifts to Ahmedabad, which will host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Happy to see the preparations are on track! But I hope the government focuses on grassroots sports development too. We need more training facilities in small towns and villages, not just world-class stadiums in big cities. That's how we'll produce more champions like Neeraj Chopra. 💪
Proud moment for every Indian! The flag handover ceremony with Neeraj Chopra and PT Usha was truly special. And regarding the medal tally - 39 medals with fewer athletes and fewer sports is actually impressive. The conversion rate shows our athletes are improving in quality. Bring on 2030! 🔥
Exciting times ahead for Ahmedabad! I just hope the authorities learn from past experiences - proper traffic management, clean toilets, and accessible venues for everyone. Also, let's ensure the local vendors and small businesses benefit from the event, not just the big corporate sponsors.
As an Indian living abroad, this makes me feel so proud! The Commonwealth Games coming back to India after 20 years is huge. The ceremony in Glasgow was beautiful and I can't wait to see how Ahmedabad will celebrate the centenary edition. Hopefully, I can make the trip home for this one! 🌏
The district-level sports complexes initiative is the real winner here! Cricket dominates everything in India, but events like this push us to excel in athletics, shooting, wrestling, etc. Let's use this opportunity to build a lasting sporting culture, not just a one-time event. Also, huge respect to Gulveer Singh for his double medal win! 👏
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