Games-India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics
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India has expressed interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games as a rehearsal for its larger ambition to host the 2036 Olympics. The country previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi. The Commonwealth Games Federation is considering India's proposal, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for March 31, 2025. India's bid for the Olympics centers on the city of Ahmedabad.
Key Points
India has submitted an expression of interest to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
The 2030 Games could serve as a rehearsal for India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
India previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi, which was successful despite a troubled buildup.
The Commonwealth Games Federation is currently reviewing India's proposal for the 2030 Games.
The deadline for expressions of interest for the 2030 Commonwealth Games is March 31, 2025.
India is also bidding to host the 2036 Olympics, with Ahmedabad as the proposed host city.
