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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said she was delighted that India has secured the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG), calling it a dream she has cherished both as an athlete and as IOA chief. The Games, to be held in Ahmedabad, will mark the 100th anniversary of the CWG and are expected to strengthen India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics.

The IOA confirmed on Thursday that Commonwealth Sport has awarded the centenary edition of the Games to Ahmedabad. The decision was ratified by delegates from 74 Commonwealth member nations and territories at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow.

Usha expressed her excitement in a post on X, saying, “Under the leadership of our Hon PM Modiji, India has bagged the hosting rights of CWG 2030. Together we dream and together we say, Bharat ki Mezbani, Har Dil ki Zubani.”

As an athlete & as IOA President, I had always dreamed of India being the host for the Commonwealth Games. Under the able leadership of our Hon PM Modiji, India has bagged the hosting rights of CWG 2030! #TogetherWeDream and together we say- Bharat ki Mezbani, Har Dil ki Zubani!! pic.twitter.com/7pCLateJ7K

— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) November 26, 2025

Tokyo 2020 Olympian Maana Patel also voiced pride, noting that the city where she grew up and began her swimming journey will now host a major international event. She said the Games would offer valuable learning for everyone involved.

India has outlined a strong vision for the 2030 Games centred in Ahmedabad, building on the groundwork laid by Glasgow 2026.

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The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. Australia topped the medal tally at the most recent edition in Birmingham in 2022, followed by England, Canada, India and New Zealand.