A Commonwealth Sport delegation is currently in Gujarat for an official inspection visit regarding the preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The team, led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Katie Sadleir, is assessing the readiness and planning for the centenary edition of the event. The visit includes reviews of proposed venues like the Narendra Modi Stadium and high-level meetings with officials.
The delegation’s visit to Gujarat, scheduled from April 8 to April 11, is the first formal review following Ahmedabad being selected as the host city for the 2030 Games. India secured the hosting rights for the event during the General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport in Glasgow on November 26 last year. This will be India’s second time hosting the Commonwealth Games, with the first being in New Delhi in 2010.
During the visit, the delegation will inspect various venues across the host region, including the EKA Arena and the Vadodara Cricket Stadium, to evaluate the state of preparedness. The inspection also covers facilities in Ekta Nagar, such as the Statue of Unity. The programme commenced with a courtesy meeting between the delegation and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.
Chief Minister Patel expressed the state government’s commitment to organizing the 2030 Commonwealth Games in a grand manner through collaborative efforts. He emphasized the importance of time-bound and effective planning, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. The delegation acknowledged the warm reception and hospitality extended to them in Gujarat and praised the state’s readiness to provide necessary infrastructure for the successful conduct of the Games.
