“India wins 2030 Commonwealth Games bid: A look back at the 2010 corruption scandal under UPA govt that shook the nation”, Opindia, October 15, 2025
“On 15th October, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India will host the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in 2030. India will host the multi sport global stage 20 years after the scandal tainted 2010 Games. The Commonwealth Sport executive board has recommended Ahmedabad as the host city for the centenary edition of 2030. Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, was another proposed city to host the Games; however, Ahmedabad became the final choice.
Formal approval is expected at the Commonwealth Games Federation’s General Assembly in Glasgow on 26th November 2025. This development is expected to become a stepping stone towards India’s ambition of hosting the 2036 Olympics, and the Central Government has touted it as a “day of immense joy and pride”.
In a statement, Amit Shah hailed the decision and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus on sports infrastructure and talent development for making India “a marvel of sports destination”. President of the Indian Olympic Association, P. T. Usha, said in a statement that the Games will showcase India’s event capabilities and inspire youth. She called it a meaningful step towards the nation’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047……”
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