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Gujarat on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) kicked off an extensive readiness exercise for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with a visiting team from Commonwealth Sport beginning on-ground inspections and high-level meetings in the State. The delegation, headed by Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare, will assess infrastructure, planning timelines and venue suitability during its four-day stay from April 8 to 11. The team includes chief executive officer Katie Sadleir and representatives of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Mr. Rukare is leading the review process as part of initial coordination efforts with host authorities.
Gandhinagar: A state delegation led by Harsh Sanghavi, minister for sports, Government of Gujarat, met senior officials from Commonwealth Sport in London as part of ongoing efforts to deepen understanding around the Commonwealth Games 2030 bid framework. The delegation also constituted representatives from Commonwealth Games Association India and ministry of youth affairs and sports, Government of India.Along with Sanghavi, senior IAS officers Ashwani Kumar, M Thennarasan, and Banchha Nidhi Pani also met Commonwealth Sports authorities.The proposals are expected to be submitted by Aug 31, and ...Read More >
India had submitted an Expression of Interest (EoI) to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad selected as the host city. "Last week, senior officials of the Commonwealth Games visited Gujarat. They visited different places mentioned in our proposal where various games can be played," Sanghvi said. "There is a detailed procedure for it (bidding for Commonwealth Games). We are also going step by step for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games," he said, adding that the bidding process will continue. A team from Commonwealth Sport (earlier known as Commonwealth Games Federation) landed ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Eight years after earning the Unesco tag as India's first World Heritage City, Ahmedabad is chasing another global title -- host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG). On Wednesday, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), at its Special General Meeting, placed the city among the top contenders -- a move widely seen as a dress rehearsal for the bigger prize: the 2036 Olympics.Ahmedabad's bid is anchored by the Rs 6,000-crore Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave -- a 236-acre, Olympic-grade complex being developed through a state-AUDA public-private partnership. Scheduled for completi ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The Indian city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board said on Wednesday. The board said it will propose Ahmedabad, also known as Amdavad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, to the full Commonwealth Sport membership for approval at the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26. The recommendation follows an evaluation process of candidate citi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15(ANI): Congress MP B Manickam Tagore on Monday alleged "bureaucratic fog" over Gujarat's Ahmedabad hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games after receiving no clarity on his question in the Lok Sabha. Sharing a written reply to his questions on the 2030 Commonwealth Games, Tagore demanded "transparency, accountability and federal consultation" from the Centre. He had inquired about the total estimated cost of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad; an independent evaluation of infrastructure readiness; whether the bidding and selection process involved cons ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: A delegation of Commonwealth Sport on Tuesday began a four-day review visit to Gujarat to assess preparations and inspect venues for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the first on-ground exercise since Ahmedabad was confirmed as host. The five-member team, led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Officer Katie Sadleir, is in Gujarat from April 8 to 11 along with officials of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The delegation held a meeting with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar before beginning site inspections across Ahmedabad, Gandhin ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Commonwealth Sport delegation has begun its first official inspection visit to Gujarat to assess preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with site reviews and high-level meetings signalling the start of detailed on-ground planning for the centenary edition of the event. Led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Katie Sadleir, the five-member team, accompanied by officials of the Indian Olympic Association (IOC) is in the state from April 8 to April 11. The visit marks the first formal review since Ahmedabad was confirme ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 8 (ANI): A high-level delegation from the Commonwealth Sport team visited Gujarat on Wednesday as part of preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking their first engagement since the city was officially confirmed as the host of the Centenary Games. During the visit, the delegation will meet senior government officials and inspect the proposed venues for the Games. The Gujarat tour started with a greeting meeting with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indian ...Read More >
The minister, while speaking to the media on the sidelines of an event to launch department of youth affairs' initiatives against drug addiction, also reiterated the government's position that Pakistani athletes will not be stopped from coming to India for multi-lateral sporting engagements. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the long-awaited National Sports Governance Bill will be tabled in Parliament during the monsoon session beginning July 21. The minister, while speaking to t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and its affiliated national sports federations (NSFs) projected a united front in approving the country's bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2030, with Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bhubaneswar emerging as the possible host cities. The IOA, following a government-engineered truce between the sports body's president PT Usha and 12 of its Executive Council (EC) members, held a "cordial" Special General Body Meeting (SGBM) here on Wednesday to "...approve bid to Commonwealth Sports for hosting the 2030 CWG in India". After the SGBM, which lasted a mere 30 min ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], October 16 (ANI): In a heartfelt tribute, both daughters of Haryana-cadre IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar performed the 'mukhagni' to his mortal remains during his last rites at the Sector 25 crematorium. The solemn ceremony was attended by Haryana DGP OP Singh, along with other dignitaries, honouring the legacy of the esteemed officer. Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself at his residence in Chandigarh on October 7. In the 'final note' he left behind, he accused eight senior cops, including Haryana director general of police Shatrujeet Kapur, of "blatant caste-based ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: A delegation from Commonwealth Sport has commenced its first official visit to Gujarat to assess preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2030, scheduled to be hosted in Ahmedabad and across key cities in the state. The five-member delegation, led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare, is visting Gujarat from April 8 to April 11. The team includes senior officials as well as representatives from the Indian Olympic Association. Also Read: Ahmedabad clinches rights to host 2030 Commonwealth Games The visit began with a courtesy meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 7 (PTI) A delegation of Indian Olympic Association, Central and Gujarat state government met Commonwealth Sport officials in London to have a better understanding of the process and the framework relating to securing hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The delegation included IOA chief PT Usha and officials from the Union Sports Ministry as well as the Gujarat state government. They met the Commonwealth Sport officials over two days in London. While the proposals for the final bid are expected to be submitted by August 31, the selection of the host city fo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): IAS para-badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj said Uttar Pradesh, being the country largest state in terms of population, is committed to strengthening India Olympic aspirations by building international-standard infrastructure, nurturing grassroots talent, offering incentives to athletes, and promoting a culture of fitness and healthy living. India has officially bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), led by President PT Usha, submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board on Wednesday recommended Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, with a final decision to be made at the General Assembly in Glasgow in Nov next year. The decision follows a rigorous evaluation of infrastructure, athlete experience and governance. Ahmedabad has been steadily building its case as India's next global sports capital.The Rs 6,000-crore Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave -- with the Narendra Modi Stadium, 50,000-seat football arena, aquatics centre, indoor stadium and athletes' village -- is on tra ...Read More >
...The decision will be formally ratified at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow next month India has been chosen to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030, bringing the multi-sport event back to the world's most populous nation for the second time in two decades. The city of Ahmedabad, located in western India, was selected ahead of Abuja, Nigeria, by an evaluation commission from Commonwealth Sport, the body that oversees the Games. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15: Ahmedabad was on Wednesday recommended as the proposed host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games by Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board, paving the way for the big event's return to India after two decades and bolstering its ambition to be an Olympic host in 2036. A final decision, which now seems a mere formality, will be taken on November 26 at the body's General Assembly in Glasgow after the recommendation is sent to the full membership of Commonwealth Sport. India had hosted the Games for the first time back in 2010 in New Delhi. Getting the Games' hosting rights would also b ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Shadowfax has filed draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential filing route. The company is seeking to raise up to Rs 2,000-2,500 crore comprising a mix of fresh issue of shares and offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, sources said. The Flipkart and TPG backed logistics startup which was last valued at $712 million or about Rs 6,000 crore is eyeing an IPO valuation of about Rs 8,500 crore.Startups are rushing to Dalal Street after a recovery in stock markets opened up the IPO window for companies. Over the past few days, Pine Labs, Wakefit and Curef ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi consistent encouragement and visionary approach towards promoting a sports culture, the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has endorsed Ahmedabad to host the 24th Commonwealth Games, which will also mark the centenary celebration of this grand sporting event. In a significant boost to the country sports ecosystem, India has been recommended the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad, Gujarat, recommended as the host city for the Centenary Edition of the Games, according to an official press ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's consistent encouragement and visionary approach towards promoting a sports culture, the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has endorsed Ahmedabad to host the 24th Commonwealth Games, which will also mark the centenary celebration of this grand sporting event. In a significant boost to the country's sports ecosystem, India has been recommended the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad, Gujarat, recommended as the host city for the Centenary Edition of the Games, according to an official p ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 16 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed pride after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, calling it a historic milestone towards making the city the "Sporting Capital of India." "A proud moment for Gujarat and India! Ahmedabad has been recommended as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games by the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport. This historic milestone advances our vision of making Ahmedabad the Sporting Capital of India. Heartfelt gratitude to Prime ...Read More >
BENGALURU: A day after Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw highlighted Bengaluru's "creaking" infrastructure, Karnataka's deputy CM D K Shivakumar Wednesday accused her of "betrayal" and of tarnishing the very state and country that helped her succeed as an entrepreneur.However, people sprang to her defence, accusing the government of displaying hostility towards those who speak up, and of refusing to accept constructive criticism.On her part, Shaw on Wednesday blamed previous governments' inaction for the current situation. "We are in this situation because of past govts' failure to act in time. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Sports secretary Hari Ranjan Rao on Thursday urged National Sports Federations (NSFs) to finalise their selection mechanism for next year's Asian Games by August 29 to ensure a greater focus on preparations for the showpiece in Japan. Rao was addressing NSFs in the one-day 'Khelo Bharat Conclave' in the national capital where an action plan to take Indian sports forward is being discussed by various stakeholders, including sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya, representatives of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and corporate houses, and prominent former athletes. Als ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has congratulated citizens on Commonwealth Association's approval of India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad and said it is an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to place India on the world sports map. He said the government is raising world-class infrastructure and nationwide pool of sports talent. "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 Ah ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed his delight that Ahmedabad is set to be the host city for the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the second instance of India hosting the prestigious tournament in the last 20 years. The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport on Wednesday evening confirmed that it has recommended Ahmedabad as the host city. For Jaishankar, hosting the tournament is a proud moment for the entire nation and a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision for sports. India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ah ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Apr 8 (PTI) A delegation of Commonwealth Sport began its four-day Gujarat visit on Wednesday to review preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in Ahmedabad city. The five-member delegation, led by Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare, along with officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), will be in the state from April 8 to 11, officials said. Gujarat's Ahmedabad city was formally awarded the hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games during the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in November last year, paving the way for the multi-sport event' ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: For the first time, a Commonwealth Sports team is on an official visit to Gujarat to inspect and study the rapid preparations underway for the Commonwealth Games scheduled in the state for 2030. Under the leadership of Commonwealth Sports president Donald Rukare, a five-member team will stay in the state from April 8 to April 11, along with officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The delegation began its Gujarat visit with a courtesy meeting with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. Rukare and Commonwealth Sports Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kate Sadleir p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Sports secretary Hari Ranjan Rao on Thursday urged National Sports Federations (NSFs) to finalise their selection mechanism for next year's Asian Games by August 29 to ensure a greater focus on preparations for the showpiece in Japan. Rao was addressing NSFs in the one-day 'Khelo Bharat Conclave' in the national capital where an action plan to take Indian sports forward is being discussed by various stakeholders, including sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya, representatives of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and corporate houses, and prominent former athletes. "Le ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in the plains collecting goods to be traded with Tibetans in the summer. But the border was sealed after ...Read More >