New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed the Commonwealth Sport's decision to award the hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games to Ahmedabad on Wednesday, saying that it is a matter of pride for the nation and will give athletes a big chance to showcase their talent on what would be the century of the Commonwealth movement.

Ahmedabad has been formally ratified as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said on Wednesday.

Speaking to the media, Mandaviya said, The Commonwealth Sport today formally announced India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games for 2030. This is a matter of pride for the country. Under PM Modi's leadership, over the past decade, we have hosted 2...