"India will be formally approved as hosts of the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030 next month as the country steps up its ambitions to stage the 2036 Olympics. Commonwealth Sport says its executive board had recommended Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, as the host city for the 2030 Games ahead of what it called an ambitious bid by Nigeria. The decision still needs to be ratified by a general assembly in Glasgow on 26 November, but multiple sources described that process a formality."
"The Centenary Games in 2030 offer an opportunity not just to celebrate 100 years of history, but to demonstrate how the Commonwealth Games can continue to evolve, creating meaningful impact for athletes, communities and nations across the Commonwealth. The announcement has far wider implications as Ahmedabad is also where India intends to stage the 2036 Olympics. But its bid for the biggest event in global sport has faced a number of bumps in recent months that have put other contenders including Qatar, Istanbul and Hungary"
India is poised to host the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030 after Commonwealth Sport’s executive board recommended Ahmedabad over a Nigerian bid, with Glasgow ratification expected on 26 November. The 2030 Games are presented as a chance to evolve the Commonwealth movement and deliver impact for athletes, communities and nations. Ahmedabad also forms the centrepiece of India’s intention to host the 2036 Olympics. The Indian Olympic bid has encountered governance and management concerns raised by the IOC and has attracted attention from other potential hosts including Qatar, Istanbul and Hungary.
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