India is expected to be officially confirmed as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games at a meeting in Glasgow today. The Games are planned to be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
This will be the 100th anniversary edition of the Commonwealth Games, making it a special event. India last hosted the Games in New Delhi in 2010.
The Indian government and the Indian Olympic Association have already approved the bid. Ahmedabad is preparing with new sports facilities, including stadiums, an aquatics centre and an athletes’ village under the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave project.
India also wants to add back sports like wrestling, shooting and cricket, which were not part of recent editions.
The final announcement is expected by 6:30 PM IST today. Hosting the 2030 Games is also seen as a stepping stone for India’s future dream of hosting the 2036 Olympics.
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