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What is confirmed

  • Commonwealth Games 2026 closing ceremony took place in Glasgow[1][2][4]
  • India will host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 in Ahmedabad/Amdavad[1][2][4]
  • Commonwealth Games flag and baton were presented to India's representatives Neeraj Chopra, IOA president PT Usha, and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi as part of official handover ceremony[2][4]

What remains disputed or unverified

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The Commonwealth Games 2026 closing ceremony in Glasgow on Aug. 2 officially transferred hosting duties from Scotland to India, with the Commonwealth Games flag and baton handed to Neeraj Chopra, PT Usha and Harsh Sanghavi for Ahmedabad/Amdavad 2030.[1][2][4]

The handover took place during the closing ceremony in Glasgow that ended the 2026 Games, marking the formal start of the road to Ahmedabad 2030 and the transfer of responsibility to India as next host.[1][2][4]

How the flag moved from Glasgow's Lord Provost to India's delegation

Led by bearers carrying the Scottish and Indian flags, the folded Commonwealth Games flag was brought onto the stage. Glasgow's Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren passed the flag to Commonwealth Games Scotland vice-chair Susan Jackson, Scottish netball player Emily Nicholl and Commonwealth Sport president Dr Donald Rukare.[4]

It was then handed to India's representatives  Olympic gold medallist and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha, and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi  as part of the official handover ceremony. A video of the flag transfer went viral after the ceremony.[2][4]

Ahmedabad branded as Amdavad for 2030 return after New Delhi 2010

Ahmedabad will host the Commonwealth Games in 2030, presented as Amdavad 2030, marking the event's return to India after two decades. India last staged the Games in New Delhi in 2010.[4]

At the Glasgow closing, Jaismine Lamboria carried India's flag after winning gold in the women's 57kg boxing competition, and the cultural portion of India's takeover included a dance to Shankar Mahadevan's 'Vande Mataram' performed by Manushi Chhillar. Sanghavi, who also holds the sports portfolio in Gujarat, said Ahmedabad's biggest focus would be ensuring the Games are fully inclusive for para athletes.[4]

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