Kolkata, New Delhi, INDIA. New York, USA.
Business To Business, New Delhi, 02 September 2025: India is not the sole contender vying for the honor of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, as it will contend with Nigeria, which has also formally submitted its bid before the August 31 deadline.
Commonwealth Sport (CS), the authoritative governing body overseeing the Commonwealth Games, confirmed Nigeria's official bid on Monday. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Friday that it had submitted the final documentation to Commonwealth Sport, designating Ahmedabad as its preferred host city for the 2030 edition.
"India and Nigeria have both submitted formal proposals to host the 2030 centenary Commonwealth Games by the stipulated deadline of August 31, 2025. This development follows a remarkable and diverse array of Expressions of Interest from various nations to host the Games in 2030 and beyond," stated Commonwealth Sport.