Where is the next Commonwealth Games? Here's who Glasgow will hand the Commonwealth Baton onto
The future of the Commonwealth Games seems safe for four years at least.
We’re now reaching the end of this year’s Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with Team Scotland currently fourth in the medal table.
Last time the city held the event in 2014 it was a huge success - with many hailing it as the best Games ever.
This year it’s been scaled back somewhat after Glasgow stepped in at the last minute when Victoria in Australia abandoned plans to host due to spiraling costs.
But there has still been plenty to enjoy, with around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing across 10 different sports, from boxing to swimming.
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The Closing Ceremony takes place on Sunday, August 2, with the Commonwealth Games baton is handed over to the next host.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When are the next Commonwealth Games being held?
The Commonwealth Games take place every four years, so the next edition will be in 2030.
Where are the next Commonwealth Games being held?
The XXIV Commonwealth Games will be known as Amdavad 2030 and will take place in the city of Ahmedabad in the Indian state of Gurajat.
Ahmedabad is the fifth largest city in India with a population of over 5.5 million people. Known as the “Manchester of India” due to its cotton industry, it is home to the Narendra Modi Stadium which, with its capacity of 132,000 is the largest stadium in the world.
Some events will also be held in Gandhinagar, the capital of the state of Gurajat, which is about 15 miles from Ahmedabad.
It will be the third Commonwealth Games to take place in Asia, and the second in India.
The first Commonwealth Games was held in 1930 so this will be the centenary Games.
Who else wanted to host the next Commonwealth Games?
Nigeria also bid to host the 2030 Games but the members of the Commonwealth Games Federation unimously voted for India’s bid.
Other prospective bids included from Durban in South Africa and Alberta and Hamilton in Canada.
What venues will be used in the next Commonwealth Games?
The Games will be centred on the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave with its 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium, where a new sports arena and aquatic centre is currently in the process of being built
Other events will be held in nearby Gandhinagar, with two existing venues in Mahatma Mandir and IIT Gandhinagar, while a new Karai Police Academy Sports Hub is also planned to host athletics events.
Who will host the Commonwealth Games in 2034?
No host has yet been selected for the 2034 Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Sport is due to open the bid process for 2034 in November 2027 , with the aim of choosing a host by the end of 2028.
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