Led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Katie Sadleir, the five-member team, accompanied by officials of the Indian Olympic Association (IOC) is in the state from April 8 to April 11. The visit marks the first formal review since Ahmedabad was confirmed as host of the 2030 Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
During the visit, the delegation is scheduled to inspect proposed venues across the host region, including the Narendra Modi Stadium, EKA Arena, the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, the Vadodara Cricket Stadium, and facilities in Ekta Nagar, including the Statue of Unity, as part of an assessment of readiness and planning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India was awarded the hosting rights for the Games on November 26 last year, at the General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport in Glasgow, making it the country\u2019s second time hosting the event after the 2010 edition in New Delhi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 2030 Games will mark 100 years since the inaugural edition in 1930. The delegation began its programme with a courtesy meeting with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
During the meeting, CM Patel said the state government is \u201ccommitted to organising the centenary Commonwealth Games 2030 in a grand manner through teamwork\".<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The effort would be guided by the time-bound, qualitative and effective planning advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rukare described the hosting of the Games by Gujarat as a \u201cmatter of great pride\u201d and praised PM Modi\u2019s \u201cvisionary leadership\u201d and encouragement to sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Both Rukare and Sadleir also appreciated the \u201cwarm welcome and hospitality\u201d extended to the delegation in Gujarat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Patel assured the visiting officials and the IOC that the state government would provide all necessary infrastructure and facilities in a timely manner to ensure the successful conduct of the Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Commonwealth Sport leadership invited the chief minister to attend the next Games, scheduled to be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2 this year, to observe and study operational planning and execution.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Patel assured the visiting officials and the IOC that the state government would provide all necessary infrastructure and facilities in a timely manner to ensure the successful conduct of the Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rukare said the 2030 Games should reflect not only sporting excellence but also \u201ccultural vibrancy,\" expressing eagerness to work collaboratively with Indian stakeholders to deliver a successful centenary edition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n