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Ahmedabad, India, has been awarded hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the centenary edition and India's second time hosting after Delhi 2010.
About Commonwealth Games
- First held as British Empire Games in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930 with 400 athletes from 11 countries competing in six sports.
- Renamed British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954; became Commonwealth Games in 1970.
- Held every four years over 11 days, midway between Olympics; host selected 8 years in advance.
- Traditions include King's/Queen's Baton Relay (since 1958) and flag-hoisting ceremonies.
- Includes 10-17 sports (10 core like athletics, badminton, boxing); first to achieve gender parity in 2018.
- Women debuted in athletics in 1934; Para athletes integrated as full competitors since 2002.
- Features non-Olympic sports like netball, lawn bowls, squash; team events added in 1998.
- Australia leads medal tally historically; known as "Friendly Games" for cultural exchange.
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