India’s bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games will get a formal seal of approval from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the body’s Special General Meeting (SGM) here on Wednesday as the country has emerged favourite to host the multi-sport event.
The main agenda item for the SGM at the IOA headquarters is the ‘Approval to submit a bid to Commonwealth Sport (former CGF) for hosting the 2030 CWG in India, including any incidental actions therewith’.
India has already submitted an Expression of Interest for the 2030 CWG with Ahmedabad selected as the host city. But the country will have to submit the proposals for the final bid before the August 31 deadline.
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, is in Ahmedabad for a three-day visit to inspect the venues and meet Gujarat government officials.
A large delegation of the Commonwealth Sport is expected to visit India later this month.
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, flexibility in terms of regional appeal,” said IOA executive committee member Lt. Gen. (retd) Harpal Singh, who is also a member of the Sports Committee of Commonwealth Sport.
“We are hopeful and optimistic that the 2030 Games will come to India,” Harpal added.
