Welsh Sports Association member Team Wales has warmly welcomed the announcement from the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly confirming Amdavad (also known as Ahmedabad), India, as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games.
The decision confirms that the world’s most populous nation will stage the landmark edition of the Games, after delegates of the 74 Commonwealth member nations and territories ratified India’s bid.
The decision marks a historic milestone for the Commonwealth Sport Movement as it prepares to celebrate 100 years since the inaugural Games in Hamilton in 1930. India—one of the Commonwealth’s most dynamic sporting nations—has committed to delivering a Games that reflects both the scale of its population and the shared values of the Commonwealth.
Team Wales has expressed strong support for the decision, highlighting the opportunity it presents for athletes, supporters, and the wider Commonwealth community.
Gareth Davies, Chair of Team Wales, said:
“We are delighted to see India confirmed as the host of the 2030 Centenary Games. Amdavad’s vision for an inclusive, innovative, athlete-focused Games truly aligns with the direction of our movement. For Team Wales athletes, competing on such a significant stage—100 years on from the first Commonwealth Games—will be an incredible honour. We look forward to working with our partners across the Commonwealth as preparations begin for what promises to be a landmark event.”
Helen Phillips MBE, President of Team Wales, added:
“Today’s announcement marks an exciting new chapter for the Commonwealth Sport family. India is a significant member within the Commonwealth movement and their games brings real scale, ambition, and energy to the Centenary Games. Team Wales welcomes this decision wholeheartedly, and we are particularly pleased to see the support across the Commonwealth, ensuring the Games remain truly representative of our global community.”
The confirmation of Amdavad as host follows a detailed evaluation process assessing technical delivery, infrastructure, athlete experience, governance, and alignment with Commonwealth Sport values. The 2030 Games are expected to provide long-term stability for the movement following Glasgow 2026 and offer a platform for renewed growth.
In addition to confirming the hosts for 2030, Commonwealth Sport also confirmed that 15 – 17 sports will feature at Amdavad 2030.
The Amdavad 2030 team will work closely with Commonwealth Sport and the International Federation community to shape a dynamic and exciting sport programme with strong local resonance and global appeal.
This will follow Commonwealth Sport’s recently concluded Sport Programme Review which outlines the sports which will feature at the Commonwealth Games: Athletics and Para Athletics, Swimming and Para Swimming, Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis, Bowls and Para Bowls, Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting, Artistic Gymnastics, Netball and Boxing.
The process to finalise the remainder of the programme will start next month, and the full Centenary Games line-up will be announced next year.
The sports under consideration are: Archery, Badminton, 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cricket T20, Cycling, Diving, Hockey, Judo, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rugby Sevens, Shooting, Squash, Triathlon and Para Triathlon and Wrestling. India can also propose up to two new or traditional sports.
Dr Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport said:
“This is the start of a new golden era for Commonwealth Sport. After a ‘Games reset’ we head to Glasgow 2026 in fantastic shape to welcome the 74 teams of the Commonwealth before setting our sights on Amdavad 2030 for a special Centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games.
“India brings scale, youth, ambition, rich culture, enormous sporting passion and relevance, and I’m delighted to report strong interest from a range of nations to host the 2034 Games and beyond. We start our next century for the Commonwealth Games in good health.”
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