Cabinet approves India's bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad as host city
The Union Cabinet on 27 August 2025 approved submission of India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030, with Ahmedabad as the proposed host city.
Summary
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved on 27 August 2025 the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports' proposal to submit a bid for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030. The Cabinet also approved signing the Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA) with the required guarantees and sanctioning grant-in-aid to the Gujarat Government if the bid is accepted. The Government described Ahmedabad as an ideal host city, noting that the Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest stadium, hosted the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final. Athletes from 72 countries would take part in the Games.
Key facts
- Decision
- Union Cabinet, 27 Aug 2025
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2030
- Proposed host city
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Proposal by
- Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
- Also approved
- Host Collaboration Agreement + guarantees; grant-in-aid to Gujarat if bid accepted
- Participation
- Athletes from 72 countries
- Venue highlight
- Narendra Modi Stadium – world's largest; hosted 2023 ICC CWC Final
Practice MCQs 4 questions
The Union Cabinet approved India's bid for the Commonwealth Games 2030 on 27 August 2025. Which city has been put forward as the host?
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Correct answer: B — Ahmedabad
The Cabinet release describes Ahmedabad as an ideal host city and provides for grant-in-aid to the Gujarat Government if the bid is accepted.
As per the Cabinet release on the CWG 2030 bid, athletes from how many countries will participate in the Games?
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Correct answer: D — 72
The release states that athletes from 72 countries will participate in the Commonwealth Games.
Consider the following statements about the Cabinet decision of 27 August 2025 on CWG 2030: 1. The Cabinet approved signing a Host Collaboration Agreement and grant-in-aid to the Gujarat Government in case the bid is accepted. 2. The proposed host city's Narendra Modi Stadium hosted the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Cabinet release of 27 August 2025.
The proposal to submit India's bid for the Commonwealth Games 2030, approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2025, was moved by which Ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
The Cabinet approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for submission of the bid.