New Delhi: Time-lines to ensure “efficient delivery” and legacy planning dominated the discussions as Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare here on Friday and reaffirmed India’s commitment to a sustainable Commonwealth Games in 2030.
The Games will be held in Ahmedabad and the Commonwealth Sport delegation headed by Rukare had landed here after reviewing the planning and preparation in the host city.
“India is ready to welcome the sporting world, with all its color and cultural vibrancy. The centenary celebrations of the Commonwealth would be a moment to remember,” Mandaviya stated in a press release issued by the Sports Ministry.
“There is a lot of enthusiasm in the country to host these games successfully, and India is ready to welcome the sporting world, with all its color and cultural vibrancy. The centenary celebrations of the Commonwealth would be a moment to remember,” he added.
India last hosted the Games back in 2010 in Delhi.
The Commonwealth Sport delegation, led by Rukare, included CEO Katie Sadleir, Director of Games and Assurance Darren Hall, Director of Sport Ann-Louise Morgan, and major events expert Neil Carney.
“The discussions focused on preparatory actions, coordination mechanisms, and timelines to ensure the efficient delivery of the Games, with both sides aligning on the roadmap and key milestones going forward,” read the ministry statement.
“India presented its vision for CWG 2030 as athlete-centric, ensuring world-class competition and athlete welfare; environmentally sustainable, with a focus on long-term impact; and technology-enabled, leveraging modern systems for efficient Games delivery.”
During the meeting, Mandaviya also outlined Ahmedabad’s “strong infrastructure base, connectivity, and institutional backing as key strengths for hosting CWG 2030.”
He also emphasised on “legacy planning”, including the creation of durable sports infrastructure and increased grassroots participation across the country.
India won the Games’ hosting rights last year, beating competition from Nigeria.
