New Delhi: India has officially submitted the bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, officials said on Wednesday. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially given the nod for the Games, giving boost to the country’s hopes, they said.
The entire funding for CWG 2030 will be borne by the government, with Ahmedabad proposed as the venue. India has earlier submitted an Expression of Interest for the 2030 CWG with Ahmedabad as the host city. The deadline for the final bid proposals in August 31.
With Canada having pulled out of the race, India’s chances of getting the 2030 CWG have brightened.
A team of officials from Commonwealth Sport, led by its director of games Darren Hall, visited Ahmedabad recently to inspect the venues and meet Gujarat government officials. A larger delegation of Commonwealth Sport is expected to be there later this month.
The General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport will decide the host country in the last week of November in Glasgow. India has previously hosted the 2010 edition of the multi-sport event in Delhi.
