CM Patel Meets Commonwealth Games Federation President

Gujarat Chief Minister Meets with Commonwealth Games Federation President

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with Chris Jenkins OBE, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, in Gandhinagar to discuss the future development of the sports sector and upcoming international sporting events in India.

The meeting focused on the role of sustainable sports infrastructure developed in Gujarat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This infrastructure ensures maximum benefits for young athletes and sports talents.

Patel highlighted the successful completion of major events like the Khel Mahakumbh and Khelo India under the Prime Minister's leadership. He also discussed Gujarat's preparations to host prestigious global sporting events, including the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in 2025, the Under-20 Athletics Championships in 2028, and the World Police and Fire Games in 2029.

Patel shared information about the roadmap for the Commonwealth Games from 2026 to 2030 and the Games Reset Framework. He emphasized the importance of utilizing existing sports infrastructure to ease the financial burden on host nations and ensure financial stability.

The Chief Minister expressed his willingness to collaborate with the Commonwealth Games Federation, leveraging their expertise and knowledge in organizing international-level prestigious sports events.

The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Pankaj Joshi, Principal Secretary of Youth, Sports and Cultural Activities Ashwani Kumar, Director General of Sports Authority of Gujarat Ninama, and Secretary Vala.