India officially begins its journey to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad as Neeraj Chopra and PT Usha receive the ceremonial flag at Glasgow's closing ceremony.
Neeraj Chopra, PT Usha at the ceremony
Aug 03, 2026
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What's the storyThe 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) concluded in Glasgow on Sunday, marking the end of an 11-day sporting extravaganza and the beginning of a new chapter for India.
In a symbolic handover ceremony, Scotland officially handed over the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton to India.
The 2030 Games will mark the return of the CWG to India, two decades after New Delhi hosted the event in 2010
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The Commonwealth Games flag and baton were presented to India's representatives
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The Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 concluded with India finishing fourth, earning 39 medals despite a reduced sports program.
