Ahmedabad Preparing To Deliver Best Ever CWG: Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi

Published 29 July 2026 · local

Ahmedabad Preparing To Deliver Best Ever CWG: Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi Curated By, Last Updated: July 29, 2026, 12:37 IST Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh

Ahmedabad Preparing To Deliver Best Ever CWG: Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi Curated By, Last Updated: July 29, 2026, 12:37 IST Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi said an Indian delegation is in Glasgow for training to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad Rapid Read Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has said an Indian delegation is in Glasgow undergoing training to understand the intricacies of hosting a multi-sport event, as preparations gather pace for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad will stage the centenary edition in 2030, marking the Games’ return to India after the 2010 New Delhi edition. Sanghavi, who also holds the state’s sports portfolio, said officials across key operational areas are gaining first-hand experience in Glasgow, which is hosting a scaled-down edition. “I want to congratulate the athletes. Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, Ahmedabad is getting ready to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.

Our entire team in Glasgow, starting from back-office management to Games delivery planning, teams have come here for training," Sanghavi told reporters on Tuesday. He added that the delegation will also attend sports diplomacy sessions until August 2. “Talking about sports diplomacy and how an organising country should deliver the Games in 2030, there will be training sessions and diplomacy sessions till August 2. We have also brought a big delegation for the Scotland-India Sports Summit," he said. According to Sanghavi, officials handling venues, transport, accreditation, athlete accommodation and overall Games delivery are part of the visiting group. “Our teams handling sports venues, parking facilities, accreditation, sports facilities, athlete housing and Games delivery planning are all here. I will also be attending observation sessions with the Games committee, and we will take part in the August 2 ceremony where we will receive the baton," he said. He stressed that engaging with international federations and understanding their expectations would be key to hosting thousands of athletes and officials.

“Every federation has its own rules, and when thousands of athletes come to Ahmedabad, they have expectations regarding accommodation and facilities. We want to be on the ground, learn from the experience and understand what is required," he said. As part of India’s outreach in Glasgow, an “Ahmedabad Experience Centre" will be launched to showcase the city’s culture and infrastructure to the global sporting community. “We have created an Ahmedabad Experience Centre where athletes from across the world will be able to experience Ahmedabad’s culture and infrastructure. It will be a unique initiative in sports diplomacy," he said. “They will be served dishes from different states of India, and there will be interaction sessions involving several international federations and countries. It is an effort to connect Ahmedabad with the world." Calling it a matter of national pride, Sanghavi said India is determined to deliver a memorable centenary edition of the Games.