India Nigeria Submit Formal Bids Commonwealth Games 2030

India and Nigeria have formally submitted bids to host the centennial 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad and Abuja as their respective candidate cities. Both bids met the August 31 deadline and are now under review by an Evaluation Commission appointed by Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board, with presentations scheduled in London and a final recommendation expected by November for approval by the General Assembly. Canada, the original 1930 Games host, withdrew from the bidding process due to financial concerns. Commonwealth Sports President Donald Rukare highlighted the significance of these bids as a testament to the Games' legacy potential and the appeal of the organization's reimagined, sustainable model. India's bid aligns with its broader sports ambitions, including plans to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad. The competitive process provides renewed optimism for the Commonwealth Games following recent challenges, such as Victoria, Australia's withdrawal from hosting the 2026 Games and concerns about the event's future.