"It is seen in India as a stepping stone towards the goal of hosting the 2036 Olympics, and authorities hope it will establish the world's most populous nation as a sporting destination. A successful Commonwealth Games will also help erase the memories of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, which were marred by accusations of corruption and construction delays."
"Ahmedabad already boasts the world's largest cricket stadium, a 130,000-seat arena named after Modi, which most likely will stage the opening and closing ceremonies. But beyond that, huge investments in roads, subway lines and sporting facilities are needed to reshape the city of more than seven million people. Barely five years until the competition is a comparatively short timeframe to get it all done."
"Ashwani Kumar, a senior Gujarat official who looks after sport, said Ahmedabad's existing venues were capable of hosting the Games with some modifications. New arenas will also be built by late 2028 or early 2029. We are very confident and we have done good homework as a team, Kumar told reporters, adding that a budget had been worked out already, without giving figures."
Ahmedabad has been confirmed as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games and is positioned as a stepping stone toward a 2036 Olympic bid. The city already has the world's largest cricket stadium but requires significant investment in roads, subway lines, sporting facilities, hotels and a new airport terminal to handle athletes, officials and spectators. Officials plan new arenas by late 2028 or early 2029 and say existing venues can be modified. Organisers emphasize confidence and a worked-out budget, while acknowledging a tight five-year timeframe and the need to overcome past 2010 Games controversies.
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