India makes 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in move to bolster Olympics credentials
Bid a ‘proud moment’ that takes country closer to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of bringing the Olympic Games 2036 to India
India has submitted a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, hoping it will bolster its credentials to stage the 2036 Olympic Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said.
An IOA delegation submitted the bid proposal at the Commonwealth Sport headquarters in London on Friday.
“This is not just a bid to stage a sporting event – it is our commitment to the Commonwealth family to deliver Games that are athlete-centred, inclusive, sustainable and future-facing,” Harpal Singh, a member of the IOA’s executive council, said.
“Our vision is to use this milestone not only to honour the past but to set the stage for the future – ensuring the Games remain relevant, impactful and viable for the next century.”
India’s federal government on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to sign the host collaboration agreement along with the required guarantees from the concerned ministries.
Singh, also a member of the sports committee of Commonwealth Sport, called it a “proud moment”, which took India closer to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “vision of bringing the Olympic Games 2036 to India”.