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India’s chances of hosting the 2030 CWG have brightened after Canada pulled out of the bidding race last month.
General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport will decide the host country in November. (Picture Credit: IOA)
A team of officials from Commonwealth Sport, led by its Director of Games Darren Hall, will be in Ahmedabad for three days starting Tuesday to inspect venues and meet Gujarat government officials as India’s chances of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games improve.
The team arrived in the national capital on Sunday and will be in Ahmedabad – the proposed host city if India secures the hosting rights – on Tuesday.
“Yes, a team from Commonwealth Sport (formerly known as Commonwealth Games Federation) is in New Delhi and will visit Ahmedabad from August 5 to 7,” an official privy to the development told news agency PTI.
The team met with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officials.
“A large delegation from Commonwealth Sport will visit later this month,” the official added.
India’s chances of hosting the 2030 CWG have improved after Canada withdrew from the bidding race last month.
India has submitted an Expression of Interest to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, selecting Ahmedabad as the host city. However, the country must submit final bid proposals before the August 31 deadline.
The General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport will decide the host country in the last week of November in Glasgow.
“The host selection will be based on sustainability, athletic centre, regional appeal, and flexibility regarding the host nation,” Harpal Singh, IOA executive member and member of the Sports Committee of Commonwealth Sports, stated last month.
With PTI Inputs
Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital…Read More
Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital… Read More
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