Over to Ahmedabad! Neeraj Chopra, PT Usha receive CWG flag as countdown to 2030 Games begins
India has officially received the Commonwealth Games flag from Scotland, marking the start of the countdown to the 2030 centenary Games in Ahmedabad. The ceremony followed the conclusion of the 2026 Glasgow Games, where India finished fourth in the medal standings.
Why it matters
This handover signifies a major upcoming international sporting event hosted by India and highlights the nation's growing role in global sports.
NEW DELHI: The 2026 Commonwealth Games came to a spectacular close in Glasgow on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on 11 days of sporting excellence and signalling the beginning of a new chapter for India. In a symbolic and emotional handover ceremony, Scotland formally passed the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton to India, with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha receiving them on behalf of the nation as the countdown to the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad officially began.The glittering closing ceremony at the OVO Hydro celebrated Scotland's rich cultural heritage before seamlessly transitioning into a vibrant showcase of India's traditions, music and modern aspirations, underscoring Ahmedabad's readiness to welcome the Commonwealth in four years' time.India also departed Glasgow with plenty to celebrate on the sporting front, finishing fourth in the medal standings with an impressive haul of 39 medals — 13…
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