A 52-crore sporting complex is already under construction, with the city administration gearing up to build an athletes\u2019 village to accommodate more than 3,000 sportspersons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This also comes as an opportune moment for the Gujarat government to carve a new identity for the city on the global sports map.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dr Arjunsinh Rana, the former Vice-Chancellor of Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, spoke to IANS on the momentous opportunity, explaining how the administration could use the CWG games to develop state-of-the-art sporting complexes and position the city as a key games hub.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the emergence of Swarnim Gujarat sports university as a key centre of sports, he said that the foundation was laid years ago when Narendra Modi was leading Gujarat as the Chief Minister.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dr Rana explained that 'Khelo Gujarat' was launched in 2010 to strengthen sporting culture in the state, and subsequently, in 2022, the state got the opportunity to host a national-level competition, enhancing its capabilities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Ahmedabad bagging the rights to hold CWG 2030, he said that it was the culmination of a dream conceived years ago.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis achievement is a proud moment not only for Gujarat but for the entire country. There are no words to express this joy. We thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Ahmedabad bagging the rights to hold CWG 2030, he said that it was the culmination of a dream conceived years ago.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He said that today, facilities are being provided to athletes in villages across Gujarat, facilitating their easy and prompt participation in several sporting events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n