Ahmedabad, Nov 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the announcement of Ahmedabad being chosen as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, noting that the announcement is a proud moment for every Indian.
“The credit is due to the country’s robust sports infrastructure and long-term investment in athlete development for winning the bid. The announcement is a proud moment for every Indian,” said the Home Minister.
Earlier, Ahmedabad was officially chosen as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The announcement came at the conclusion of the Commonwealth Sports General Assembly held in Glasgow.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel called it an “unparalleled moment of pride” for the state, adding that the event will accelerate Gujarat’s emergence as India’s sporting capital and strengthen the vision of a “Viksit Bharat”.
Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya added that the Games will serve as a celebration of India’s development journey and reaffirm the nation’s commitment to using sports as a tool for national growth.
He emphasised that the event will further boost India’s capacity to host sustainable and inclusive global sports competitions.
Proud moment: Shah on Commonwealth Games
