Abhishek Tripathi, Jagran New Delhi. A formal decision has been taken regarding hosting the Commonwealth Games 2030 (CWG). Commonwealth Sport, the global governing body of the Commonwealth Games, on Wednesday announced that Ahmedabad has been chosen as the host city of the centenary edition. The decision was taken at the General Assembly meeting held in Glasgow, where representatives of 74 member countries and territories were present.
Along with the confirmation of hosting, it was also reported that CWG 2030 will include 15 to 17 sports. This decision has been taken on the basis of recently completed sports program review. Under this, sports like athletics, swimming, boxing, netball have already been decided, while discussions on other sports included in the program will start next month. The full game list will be released next year. Apart from this, the host country will also get an opportunity to add two new or traditional sports.
extremely honored
Usha Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha said that we are extremely honored for the confidence shown by Commonwealth Sport. The 2030 Games will not only mark 100 years of the Commonwealth Movement, but will also lay the foundation for the next century. The event will bring together athletes, communities and cultures in the spirit of friendship and progress. Ahmedabad is ready with world class infrastructure.
Will make successful programs within budget limits
When asked about the apprehensions of financial irregularities related to the 2010 Delhi CWG scam, Gujarat Principal Secretary (Sports) Ashwini Kumar said that we have learned from other editions in the world. We will make CWG a successful program within the budget limit. We will form the organizing committee within a month. Construction of most of the venues is complete and some events can be organized even today. Two big sports complexes, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave and Police Academy Sports Enclave, are being prepared in Ahmedabad. Therefore there will be no problem.
seal on these games
Athletics and Paraathletics, Swimming and Paraswimming, Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis, Bowls and Para Bowls, Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting, Artistic Gymnastics, Netball and Boxing.
game in question
Archery, badminton, 333 basketball and 333 wheelchair basketball, beach volleyball, cricket T-20, cycling, diving, hockey, judo, gymnastics, rugby sevens, shooting, squash, triathlon and para triathlon and wrestling.
Ahmedabad preparations
- The world’s largest Narendra Modi Stadium has already successfully hosted the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup final.
- Aquatics Centre, Football Stadium and Indoor Arena are also being built under Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave.
- India is also planning to host the 2036 Olympic Games and Ahmedabad is a major contender for that too. Infrastructure is being prepared for this.
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