India Submits Bid to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games, Aiming for 2036 Olympics

India has officially submitted a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, marking a strategic move to bolster its chances of hosting the 2036 Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expressed this interest through a formal letter on March 13, 2025, with support from the Gujarat government. This bid follows discussions with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), which is currently evaluating potential host cities after previous contenders backed out due to financial issues. India aims to reinstatement of sports like hockey, shooting, badminton, and wrestling that were excluded from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which raised concerns over India's historical strengths in these events. Hosting the 2030 CWG is seen as a significant step towards demonstrating India's capability to manage large-scale sporting events and enhancing global confidence ahead of the Olympics. The final decision on the host city will be made by the CGF's General Assembly later this year.