India, Oct. 15 -- The Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board on Wednesday recommended Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. However, the final decision on 2030 CWG hosting rights will be made at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26.

India faced competition from Nigeria, but the Commonwealth Sport has decided to "develop a strategy for supporting and accelerating" the African nation's hosting ambitions for future Games, including consideration for 2034.

"The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has today confirmed that it will recommend Amdavad, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games," stated a press release from Commonwealth Sport.

"Amdavad (also know...