Avo Amdavad … For Centenary CWG 2030!

Ahmedabad or Amdavad has proudly joined the list of global cities that has played host to the Commonwealth Games (CWG). There are not many takers for hosting the CWG; even the next year’s CWG — originally awarded to Victoria, Australia — will be held now at Glasgow, Scotland, the second time the British Isles country will host the event in 12 years; but with competition in fewer sports. Right from the time the Narendra Modi led NDA came to power in 2014, his government has taken steps to give an impetus to sports culture in the country and alleviate the needs of the top sportspersons by founding the Target Olympic Podium Scheme. A handful of States, including Odisha have been on an overdrive to embrace sports, and Ahmedabad lobbied and pushed for the CWG and recently its CWG membership was confirmed at Glasgow. Significantly, Ahmedabad will host the Centenary of the CWG, the inaugural games being held at Hamilton, Canada in 1930. Most international events were held in New Delhi – the capital city hosted the games in 2010 and endeavour will be put up a dazzling display in Ahmedabad which owns the biggest cricket stadium in the World. Most relevantly Ahmedabad will get an opportunity to show case itself through the live broadcast of the events.