Ahmedabad: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has said that **‘Team Gujarat’ is completely prepared to successfully host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. He congratulated young athletes from Gujarat and India and stated that preparations for the global sporting event are progressing smoothly.
According to an official press release, Sanghavi said the preparations are being carried out with guidance and coordination from Commonwealth Sport, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Sports Department, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Ahmedabad to Host Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030
The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in Ahmedabad, marking the centenary edition of the multi-sport event.
With this opportunity, India will become the second country after Australia to host the Commonwealth Games twice.
India had earlier hosted the prestigious sporting event in New Delhi in 2010.
The upcoming Games will place Ahmedabad and Gujarat on the global sports map and provide an opportunity to showcase India’s growing sports infrastructure and talent.
Commonwealth Games Flag Handed Over to India
The ceremonial handover of the Commonwealth Games flag took place after the conclusion of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Following the Closing Ceremony and Flag Exchange Ceremony, the Glasgow delegation, along with Gujarat’s athletes and para-athletes, presented the Commonwealth Games flag to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during the Gujarat Cabinet meeting.
The flag and ceremonial baton were formally handed over to India’s representatives, including:
- Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra
- Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha
- Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi
Gujarat Government Focuses on Developing Sports Talent
Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi highlighted the state government’s efforts to promote sports and encourage more young athletes.
He said that special plans and programmes are being prepared to increase participation of local athletes across Gujarat.
The initiatives will focus on:
- Promoting grassroots sports.
- Encouraging young athletes.
- Increasing participation at district levels.
- Providing better use of district-level sports complexes established across the state.
Glasgow 2026 Games Conclude, India Finishes Fourth in Medal Table
The 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded after 11 days of competition on August 2, with Scotland officially handing over hosting responsibilities to India for the 2030 Games.
India finished fourth in the medal table at the Glasgow Games with a total of 39 medals, including:
- 13 Gold medals
- 17 Silver medals
- 9 Bronze medals
Although India’s medal tally was lower compared to the 61 medals won at Birmingham 2022, several factors influenced the performance.
Around 30 medals in the 2022 Games came from sports that were not included in the Glasgow 2026 programme.
Despite sending a smaller contingent of 122 athletes compared to 210 athletes in 2022, India maintained its fourth position in the medal standings and improved its medal conversion rate.
A total of 38 Indian athletes won medals, while long-distance runner Gulveer Singh was the only Indian athlete to secure two medals at the Games.
Ahmedabad Begins Preparations for 2030 Commonwealth Games
With the official flag handover completed, the focus now shifts to Ahmedabad as it prepares to host the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030. The Gujarat Government aims to strengthen sports facilities, support athletes, and ensure world-class arrangements for hosting the international sporting event.
The preparations will continue in coordination with national and international sports bodies to make Ahmedabad 2030 a landmark edition of the Commonwealth Games.
