New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- The Union Cabinet today approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for submission of bid for the Commonwealth Games CWG 2030. It also 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.

Athletes from 72 countries will participate in the Commonwealth Games. It will also include participation of a large number of athletes, coaches, technical officials, tourists, media persons among others visiting India during the Games, benefiting local businesses and generating revenue. Ahmedabad is an ideal host city of...