THE INDIAN OLYMPIC Association on Wednesday formally approved the country’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with its top officials saying that India would host an “inclusive” edition featuring all “medal-earning” sports.
The decision was taken during the IOA’s Special General Meeting (SGM) in the capital.
India has already submitted an Expression of Interest for the 2030 CWG with Ahmedabad as the host city, PTI reports. The deadline for submitting proposals for the final bid is August 31.
With Canada having pulled out of the race, India’s chances of getting the 2030 CWG have brightened.
Per the newswire, a team of officials from Commonwealth Sport, led by its director of Games Darren Hall, recently visited the financial capital of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state to inspect the venues and meet Gujarat government officials.
A larger delegation of Commonwealth Sport is expected to visit Ahmedabad later this month.
The General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport will decide the host country in the last week of November in Glasgow. India has previously hosted the 2010 edition of the multi-sport event in Delhi.
