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Ahmedabad, India singled out for election as host of 2030 Commonwealth Games – are the Olympics next?

Ahmedabad was chosen over Abuja, Nigeria denying Africa its first-ever Commonwealth Games. India would host its second edition in twenty…

October 15, 2025
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  • Ahmedabad, India singled out for election as host of 2030 Commonwealth Games – are the Olympics next?
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Narendra Modi Stadium for cricket in Ahmedabad, India holds 132,000 and was engineered by Populous for opening in 2020 (Populous photo)

Two cities – from India and Nigeria – meet deadline to bid for centennial Commonwealth Games in 2030

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony (Photo: Birmingham 2022)

Nigeria, India ramp up 2030 Commonwealth Games bids ahead of Sunday deadline

Abuja Stadium in Nigeria (Wikipedia Photo)

Canada, Nigeria and India join official list of nations interested in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games

All three claim to have met the March 31 deadline to submit expressions of interest but Commonwealth Sport has yet…

April 8, 2025
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  • Canada, Nigeria and India join official list of nations interested in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games
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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony (Photo: Birmingham 2022)

Glasgow confirmed host of 2026 Commonwealth Games, rescuing the event with 10 sports across four venues

Twelve sports have been dropped from the program. A website and social media channels were refreshed with a new logo…

October 22, 2024
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  • Glasgow confirmed host of 2026 Commonwealth Games, rescuing the event with 10 sports across four venues
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Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games (Photo: ©Commonwealth Sport)

Glasgow set to be awarded scaled-down 2026 Commonwealth Games after Scottish government removes roadblocks

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced Tuesday that it is now finalizing paperwork with Scottish officials to elect Glasgow to…

September 17, 2024
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  • Glasgow set to be awarded scaled-down 2026 Commonwealth Games after Scottish government removes roadblocks
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Christchurch warned hosting Commonwealth Games not feasible, but national approach by New Zealand remains an option

A report indicated costs to prepare a Christchurch bid would amount to NZ $5 million (USD $3.1 million), but the…

September 5, 2024
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  • Christchurch warned hosting Commonwealth Games not feasible, but national approach by New Zealand remains an option
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New Zealand's Hamish Kerr wins high jump gold at Paris 2024 Olympic Games (NZOC photo)

Only the Scottish government can save the Commonwealth Games, and failure would be a ‘travesty’. This is how we got here.

Commonwealth Games Scotland says its downscaled privately funded Games proposal is a 'no brainer' and is key to saving the…

September 4, 2024
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More time needed to find next Commonwealth Games host as May window closes

With that window now passed, a CGF spokesperson told GamesBids.com Monday that "further time" is required due to the nature…

June 3, 2024
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Glasgow poised as backup plan for downscaled 2026 Commonwealth Games if other options fail to emerge

Struggling to find a host for the quadrennial sporting event that welcomed 6,600 athletes from across the Commonwealth when last…

April 16, 2024
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  • Glasgow poised as backup plan for downscaled 2026 Commonwealth Games if other options fail to emerge
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