India Submits Expression of Interest to Host CWG in 2030

India has submitted an Expression of Interest to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games with Ahmedabad selected as the host city.

- HT Correspondent

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha has sent a letter to Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Chris Jenkins to this effect. "IOA has officially submitted the EOI for the 2030 Games. A letter of support from the Gujarat government has also been sent along with the letter," a senior IOA official told HT.

The last date to bid for the Games is March 31. India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Last month, Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya spoke about the government's intention to bid for the 2030 CWG, which will also mark the centenary of the Games. The 2030 edition is expected to serve as crucial preparation towards India's ambitious plan to stage the 2036 Olympics. India has sent a letter of intent to IOC's Future Hosts Commission.