New Delhi, August 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a review meeting on India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, along with preparations for the 2029 Police and Fire Games and the 2030 Commonwealth Games in the Gujarat city.
Shah reiterated the Narendra Modi government’s commitment to establishing India as a global sporting destination by hosting major international sporting events.
“Modi Govt is firmly committed to establishing India as a global sporting destination by hosting international sporting events,” Shah said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
“Today, chaired a review meeting on India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics, as well as preparations for hosting the 2029 Police and Fire Games and the 2030 Commonwealth Games, in Ahmedabad,” he added.
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, senior officials from his ministry and representatives of the Gujarat government attended the meeting.
Shah was briefed on preparations for the three major international events and the progress of India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad.
India is seeking to host the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad, while the city is also scheduled to host the 2029 Police and Fire Games and the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, an Indian delegation representing Ahmedabad received the Commonwealth Games flag as the next host. The flag was handed over to Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
After returning from Glasgow, Sanghavi formally presented the CWG flag to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during a state Cabinet meeting.
The review comes as India seeks to strengthen its sporting infrastructure and international profile ahead of its proposed hosting of major global sporting events.
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