AHMEDABAD, April 8: A delegation of Commonwealth Sport began its four-day Gujarat visit on Wednesday to review preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in Ahmedabad city.
The five-member delegation, led by Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare, along with officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), will be in the state from April 8 to 11, officials said.
Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city was formally awarded the hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games during the Commonwealth Sport’s general assembly in November last year, paving the way for the multi-sport event’s return to the country after two decades.
The delegation began its tour with a courtesy meeting with state Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in state capital Gandhinagar.
Commonwealth Sport president Rukare and CEO Katie Sadleir appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality they received in Gujarat, an official release said.
CM Patel wrote on X, “It was a pleasure to meet the Commonwealth sport delegation in Gandhinagar during their first official visit to Gujarat to review preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, led by President Donald Rukare.” “We discussed our time-bound, qualitative and effective planning, inspired by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to deliver the centenary edition with excellence through strong teamwork,” he added.
The CM assured the delegation and the IOA that the state government would provide all necessary facilities and infrastructure for the successful conduct of the Commonwealth Games. ”Showcasing our world-class infrastructure and readiness, we reaffirmed Gujarat’s commitment to providing all necessary facilities for the successful hosting of CWG 2030,” Patel said on the social media platform.
Rukare and Sadleir invited CM Patel to attend and study the arrangements for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, 2026, and the CM accepted the invitation. (PTI)
