New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formally approved India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Vice-President and Olympic medallist, Gagan Narang, expressing confidence in the country's chances.

"We had an Executive Committee meeting in the morning, followed by the special General Meeting. I think all the important agendas were discussed and passed very smoothly. We are looking forward to putting our best foot forward in terms of the bid and hoping for the best," Narang told ANI after the IOA's Executive Committee and Special General Meeting.

Earlier in the day, an IOA source said that Ahmedabad is likely going to be the city to host the Commonwealth Games 2030. Proposals are expected to ...