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Glasgow Concludes Commonwealth Games with Handover to Ahmedabad

Glasgow concluded the Commonwealth Games with a cultural ceremony that transitioned the hosting duties to Ahmedabad for the next edition, highlighting shared Commonwealth values.

Nilakshi Barman - - 1 min read
Glasgow Concludes Commonwealth Games with Handover to Ahmedabad
President of the Indian Olympic Association PT Usha hands the flag to India's Neeraj Chopra during the closing ceremony. | Photo Credit: Reuters

The 2026 Commonwealth Games officially came to a close in Glasgow, Scotland, with a vibrant handover ceremony passing the mantle to Ahmedabad, India—the host city for the centenary 2030 Games. The event served as a fitting finale, blending Scotland’s finest music, culture, and heritage with India’s rich traditions.

The ceremonial handover of the Commonwealth Games flag took center stage as it was presented to Olympic and World champion Neeraj Chopra, Indian Olympic Association President P. T. Usha, and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. Accompanied by a soulful performance from Scottish singer Shereen Cutkelvin, the moment symbolically transferred the Games from Glasgow to Ahmedabad.

With Ahmedabad's role as the host city now officially recognized, the stage is set for the next chapter in Commonwealth Games history as India prepares to host the landmark 100th anniversary edition in 2030.

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