India and Nigeria have submitted official proposals to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which will mark the centenary of the eventIndia has already hosted the Games, in 2010, in Delhi. However, it would be a first for Nigeria, and more generally for AfricaBoth projects will now be examined by an evaluation committee. A meeting will be held in London at the end of September for the two candidates to present themselves.
« This positive response from two powerful Commonwealth sporting nations demonstrates the importance and legacy potential of the Commonwealth Games, and the strength and appeal of our reimagined and sustainable Games model ", points out Commonwealth Sport President, Dr. Donald Rukare. The evaluation commission will present its findings to the Commonwealth Sport Executive Committee, which will make a recommendation for the general meeting scheduled for November in Glasgow.
