Commonwealth Sport Chief Donald Rukare Impressed With ‘Scale Of Planning, Quality Of Venues’ For CWG 2030
The Commonwealth Games Association (India) on Friday welcomed the visit of a high-level delegation from Commonwealth Sport (CS), led by its President Dr Donald Rukare, along with CEO Katie Sadleir and Director of Games & Assurance Darren Hall, as part of ongoing engagements around preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in Ahmedabad.
The Commonwealth Sport delegation said it was impressed with the “scale of planning, quality of venues, and the strong support from national and state authorities” in India for the CWG 2030.
“We are very impressed by the scale of planning, quality of venues, and the strong support from national and state authorities in India. Ahmedabad’s vision for the 2030 Commonwealth Games is both ambitious and forward-looking. The centenary presents a unique moment to celebrate the Games’ rich history while reimagining how they are delivered for the next 100 years.
“Our discussions this week have reinforced our confidence in India’s capability to deliver a truly landmark edition in 2030,” Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport, said.
The delegation undertook a comprehensive multi-city visit from April 8 to 10, reviewing key venues and infrastructure across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara and Ekta Nagar. The visit included inspections of competition venues such as Mahatma Mandir, Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Narendra Modi Stadium and IIT Gandhinagar, among others, as well as meetings with senior Government of Gujarat officials and city authorities.
In addition to venue assessments, the delegation held discussions with senior Indian sports leadership, including engagements with the Commonwealth Games Association (India), the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and other stakeholders to review progress, governance frameworks and delivery plans for the Games.
The visit follows continued dialogue between Commonwealth Sport and Indian stakeholders on strengthening the vision for a landmark centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association and the Commonwealth Games Association (India), said, “India is honoured to host the Commonwealth Sport delegation and showcase the significant progress made towards delivering a world-class Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in 2030.
“The visit reflects our shared commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation in sport. We are confident that, together with Commonwealth Sport and all stakeholders, we will deliver a truly historic and athlete-centric Games that inspires the Commonwealth.”
