India interested in hosting 2030 CWG; wants to conduct axed disciplines

India is interested in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and also conduct all those disciplines that were axed from the 2026 edition to ensure that the countrys medal tally is not affected when the event is held in Glasgow a source in the sports ministry revealed on FridayThe last date to submit an Expression of Interest to host the 2030 CWG is March 31 and the ministry source said the process will get underway soonWe are interested in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and a formal interaction has taken place with the Commonwealth Games Federation on this We have also proposed that all the disciplines that have been removed from the 2026 CWG be held in India the source saidIndia last hosted the CWG in 2010 The ministrys push to have the axed events of the 2026 edition in India is a way to ensure that the CWG remains a high medalyielding competition for the countryAlso ReadChampions Trophy 2025 SA vs AFG Rickletons ton guides South Africa to 315 runs against AfghanistanLast year in a huge blow to Indias medal prospects key sports such as hockey badminton wrestling cricket and shooting were dropped from the programme by host city Glasgow which announced a pruned roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budgetfriendlyWe are merely looking to ensure that our medal tally does not suffer An informal proposal to have axed disciplines in India has been put across we will see how the host city responds to it the source saidIndia had given a similar proposal for the archery and shooting competitions of the 2022 CWG in Birmingham and the CGF along with the host city had even approved it by agreeing to add the medals won to the finally tally However the idea could not be executed due to the COVID19 pandemicTable tennis squash and triathlon were also axed by Glasgow in a bid to limit the cost and streamline logistics given that only four venues will host the entire showpiece there The total number of events at the Games is nine less than the 2022 Birmingham editionThe 23rd edition of Games is scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 2 marking Glasgows return as host after 12 yearsAthletics and Para Athletics Track amp Field Swimming and Para Swimming Artistic Gymnastics Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling Netball Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting Boxing Judo Bowls and Para Bowls and 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball will form the sports programme in the 2026 CWGIndia is also eyeing the hosting rights of the 2036 Olympic Games for which a letter of intent was sent to the International Olympic Committee IOC last yearWe are now waiting for the IOC elections to wind up next month for things to move ahead The final decision on this is not coming before March next year in any case the source saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever