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India’s push to host major sports events

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In early July 2026, India launched a fast-track programme of 65 international competitions through 2028, centered on Ahmedabad as a hub for Olympic qualifiers and other major tournaments. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated this schedule is a key pillar of India’s bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics, which requires detailed financial guarantees ahead of a 2027 shortlist. Following the Commonwealth Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Glasgow, formal preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Gujarat have intensified. On 1 August 2026, during the Glasgow closing ceremony, the Commonwealth Games flag and Host Baton were formally handed to Ahmedabad representatives. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the ceremony and subsequently presented the flag to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Sanghavi noted that the state is accelerating its roadmap for world-class infrastructure, supported by increased budgets under the Fit India initiative. To support these events, Ahmedabad is advancing urban planning and infrastructure, including the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave. On 27 August 2026, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah conducted a visit to Gujarat to review progress for both the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympic bid. During a meeting at the Circuit House Annexe in Ahmedabad, Shah assessed the expansion of sports infrastructure, specifically focusing on the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave and the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera. He also addressed preparations for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games, emphasizing the government’s commitment to establishing India as a global sporting destination. Adding to the momentum for the 2036 Olympic bid, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has expressed support for India's candidacy. ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould noted that hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad would serve as a critical rehearsal for the organizational and infrastructure requirements of an Olympic-scale event. ~~India's formal bid process is currently in the IOC's Targeted Dialogue phase, with final contenders expected to be voted on in mid-2029.~~

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