The Commonwealth Games Association (India) expressed their appreciation for the recent visit of a high-level delegation from Commonwealth Sport (CS) led by President Dr. Donald Rukare, CEO Katie Sadleir, and Director of Games & Assurance Darren Hall. The delegation’s visit focused on assessing preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad.
Impressed by India’s meticulous planning, quality venues, and strong support from national and state authorities for CWG 2030, the Commonwealth Sport delegation commended Amdavad’s visionary approach. President of Commonwealth Sport, Donald Rukare, highlighted the ambitious and forward-looking vision of Amdavad for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, emphasizing the significance of celebrating the Games’ rich history while innovating for the future.
During their visit from April 8 to 10, the delegation conducted a thorough inspection of key venues and infrastructure in Amdavad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, and Ekta Nagar. They visited prominent competition venues like Mahatma Mandir, Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Narendra Modi Stadium, and IIT Gandhinagar, and engaged in discussions with Gujarat officials and city authorities.
In addition to venue assessments, the delegation engaged with senior Indian sports leadership, including the CGA (India) and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, to review progress, governance frameworks, and delivery plans for the Games. The ongoing dialogue between Commonwealth Sport and Indian stakeholders aims to enhance the vision for the landmark centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
President of Commonwealth Games Association (India), PT Usha, expressed India’s honor in hosting the Commonwealth Sport delegation and showcasing the significant strides made towards hosting a world-class Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in 2030. Usha emphasized the shared commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation in sports, expressing confidence in delivering a historic and athlete-centric Games that will inspire the Commonwealth.
