India has submitted an Expression of Interest (EoI) to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha has sent a letter to Commonwealth Games Federation president Chris Jenkins to this effect.
The last date to submit the EOI to host the Games is March 31 and India’s letter was sent by the IOA a few days ago, PTI reports.
Yes, it is true, India’s bid has been submitted by the IOA and the state of Gujarat,” a ministry source told the newswire.
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), which has re-branded itself as Commonwealth Sport, will now lead evaluation process and the final appointment of the host will be decided by the CGF General Assembly.
The decision to submit the bid comes after Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently asserted that the country was interested in hosting the Games.
For the record, the 2010 Commonwealth Games and the 1982 Asian Games (both held in New Delhi) are the only instances of multi-sport events being held in India.
