Commonwealth Sport delegation strengthens collaboration with India ahead of Amdavad 2030
A senior delegation from Commonwealth Sport has concluded a productive visit to India, reinforcing collaboration and growing confidence in plans for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Amdavad, in the State of Gujarat.
Led by President Dr. Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Katie Sadleir, the visit brought together partners across Amdavad and then New Delhi.
With the Games set to mark 100 years of Commonwealth sporting history, discussions throughout the visit focused not only on delivery, but on the opportunity to shape what the Games can look like for the century ahead.
In Gujarat, the delegation met with senior state leaders including Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Harsh Sanghavi, reflecting a shared ambition to deliver a world-class, athlete-focused Games.
Across a series of venue visits, including the Narendra Modi Stadium, Mahatma Mandir and Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, technical teams looked closely at how existing infrastructure can be used, adapted and connected as part of a modern Games model.
Reflecting on the visit, Dr. Rukare said: “Amdavad 2030 is a unique moment to celebrate 100 years of the Commonwealth Games while helping shape what they look like for the next 100. We are encouraged by Gujarat’s ambition to embrace a more flexible, sustainable and innovative hosting model, building on the foundations laid by Glasgow 2026.”
Katie Sadleir added: “This visit reflects the strong collaboration between Commonwealth Sport and our partners in India. Early engagement like this is key to delivering a Games that is technically robust and aligned with our shared ambitions. It’s encouraging to see that collaborative approach shaping the plans for 2030.”
The second phase of the visit took the delegation to New Delhi, where discussions turned to national alignment and support for the Games.
Meetings with the Indian Olympic Association and senior federal government officials underlined the importance of close coordination between national and state partners, not just in delivering the Games, but in maximising their long-term impact.
With the centenary on the horizon, there was a shared recognition of the opportunity for India to host a Games that both honours its history and reflects how the Movement is evolving.
