New Delhi: International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani has welcomed India’s recommendation to host the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, describing it as a proud milestone in the nation’s emergence as a global sporting powerhouse.
Ahmedabad has been proposed as the host city and will now be submitted for final approval at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar tweets, “India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad – a proud moment for Bharat and Gujarat. It is a testament to PM Modi’s vision of world-class infrastructure and nurturing sporting talent.” pic.twitter.com/kDZxTAraW2
— ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2025
Nita Ambani extended heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
“It is a celebration of our nation’s sporting spirit and talent!,” Ambani expressed her excitement over the development and extended heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and support in enabling India’s historic bid.
“My heartfelt gratitude to our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi ji for his visionary leadership and steadfast support in making this historic bid,” the chairperson of the Reliance Foundation said in her statement.
Mansukh Mandaviya and Amit Shah praised the announcement
Ambani said that this milestone represents a step closer toward India’s long-term goal of hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. “This moment marks another step forward towards our shared dream of bringing the Olympic Games to India. Jai Hind!” she said.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised the announcement, “A day of immense joy and pride for India. Heartiest congratulations to every citizen of India on Commonwealth Association’s approval of India’s bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad,” Amit Shah wrote on X.
Nigeria is now likely to host the 2034 edition
India’s bid competed against Nigeria, who wanted to host the Commonwealth Games to Africa for the first time. However, Nigeria is now likely to host the 2034 edition of the Games.
Meanwhile, India last hosted the Commonwealth Games 20 years ago, in New Delhi in 2010. Reports suggest that over Rs 70,000 crore was spent on the event, far surpassing the initial estimate of Rs 1,600 crore.
Story Highlight
- IOC member Nita Ambani has welcomed India’s recommendation to host the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, describing it as a proud milestone
- Ahmedabad has been proposed as the host city and will now be submitted for final approval at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26.
- Ambani expressed her excitement over the development and extended heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi