New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its nod to the submission of India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG).

The approval marks a significant step towards the country's ambition of hosting more international level sports events.

The proposal to the PM Modi-led Cabinet was made by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Alongside India's CWG 2030 bid approval, the Cabinet so gave its approval to sign the Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA) along with the required Guarantees from concerned Ministries, Departments and Authorities and sanction of required grant-in-aid to Gujarat Government, in case the bid gets accepted.

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