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India Gazette
15 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Gujarat Sports Minister-led delegation visits London for discussions on sports, health and infrastructure
New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Subsequent to the meetings with Commonwealth Sport team, the delegation led by Gujarat's Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi met Catherine West, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and discussed potential areas of collaboration in the areas of sports, health and infrastructure. The delegation also invited West to plan a visit to Gujarat to further deepen the collaboration and engagement between the UK and Gujarat. The delegation also held a comprehensive discussion with the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. The delegation discussed 4 specific areas of collaboration with the officials of the University, including sports curriculum development from academic perspective with specific emphasis on faculty and student exchange, development of sports coaches, sports events management and podium strategy for specific sports in the state. The delegation also invited the officials to visit Gujarat to study the sports ecosystem and evaluate the possibility of opening a city campus in Ahmedabad. The delegation members also visited the O2 Arena and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to understand various multi-use options for sports infrastructure facilities, including promotion of 'concert economy towards creating economic impact of live music events, including concerts and festivals. The delegation also studies various sustainability features used in the design of sports infrastructure at these facilities. The meeting is a part of ongoing efforts to deepen understanding around the Commonwealth Games 2030 bid framework. The delegation also constituted representatives from Commonwealth Games Association India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, according to a release from the HM Office, Gujarat. The proposals are expected to be submitted by August 31, and a decision on the selection of the host city shall be made by Commonwealth Sport in November. (ANI)
India Gazette
15 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Rajnath Singh hails 11 years of Modi government, credits Defence self-reliance for economic rise
New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Subsequent to the meetings with Commonwealth Sport team, the delegation led by Gujarat's Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi met Catherine West, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and discussed potential areas of collaboration in the areas of sports, health and infrastructure. The delegation also invited West to plan a visit to Gujarat to further deepen the collaboration and engagement between the UK and Gujarat. The delegation also held a comprehensive discussion with the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. The delegation discussed 4 specific areas of collaboration with the officials of the University, including sports curriculum development from academic perspective with specific emphasis on faculty and student exchange, development of sports coaches, sports events management and podium strategy for specific sports in the state. The delegation also invited the officials to visit Gujarat to study the sports ecosystem and evaluate the possibility of opening a city campus in Ahmedabad. The delegation members also visited the O2 Arena and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to understand various multi-use options for sports infrastructure facilities, including promotion of 'concert economy towards creating economic impact of live music events, including concerts and festivals. The delegation also studies various sustainability features used in the design of sports infrastructure at these facilities. The meeting is a part of ongoing efforts to deepen understanding around the Commonwealth Games 2030 bid framework. The delegation also constituted representatives from Commonwealth Games Association India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, according to a release from the HM Office, Gujarat. The proposals are expected to be submitted by August 31, and a decision on the selection of the host city shall be made by Commonwealth Sport in November. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Guj delegation in London pitches for 2030 Commonwealth Games
Gandhinagar: A state delegation led by Harsh Sanghavi, minister for sports, Government of Gujarat, met senior officials from Commonwealth Sport in London as part of ongoing efforts to deepen understanding around the Commonwealth Games 2030 bid framework. The delegation also constituted representatives from Commonwealth Games Association India and ministry of youth affairs and sports, Government of India. Along with Sanghavi, senior IAS officers Ashwani Kumar, M Thennarasan, and Banchha Nidhi Pani also met Commonwealth Sports authorities. The proposals are expected to be submitted by Aug 31, and a decision on the selection of host city shall be made by Commonwealth Sport in Nov this year. Over two days of engagements in London, the Indian delegation participated in discussions and presented the preparations undertaken till now with respect to the bid. The Commonwealth Sport team mentioned that they will provide full support and collaborate with the interested host cities towards preparations of the proposals. "We believe that the Games of 2030 should be rooted in sustainability, community participation and above all athlete experience. Athletes are the heart of the Games and every decision we take will be shaped by their comfort, their needs and their performance," said Sanghavi. Emphasizing the importance of legacy for the games, Sanghavi said, "We are designing a model for hosting the Games that focuses on long-term impact rather than short-term spectacle using existing venues wherever possible and ensuring that the Games leave behind a meaningful legacy for local communities." During the interactions, P T Usha, president, Commonwealth Games Association of India, said, "India has a shared belief with Commonwealth Sport that sport has the power to unite nations, inspire youth, and foster social change. India stands ready to partner with the Commonwealth Games Federation to craft a legacy-oriented, future-focused edition of the Games in 2030."
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi leads delegation to engage with Commonwealth Sport on 2030 games bid
London [UK], June 7 (ANI): A senior state delegation led by Harsh Sanghavi, Minister Sports, Government of Gujarat met officials from Commonwealth Sport as part of ongoing efforts to deepen understanding around the Commonwealth Games 2030 bid framework. The delegation also constituted representatives from Commonwealth Games Association India and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, according to a release from HM Office Gujarat. The proposals are expected to be submitted by August 31 and a decision on the selection of host city shall be made by Commonwealth Sport in November. Over two days of focused engagements in London, the Indian delegation participated in comprehensive discussions and presented the preparations undertaken till now with respect to the bid. The Commonwealth Sport team mentioned that the team will provide full support and collaborate with the interested host cities towards preparations of the proposals. During his remarks, Sanghavi mentioned, 'We believe that the Games of 2030 should be rooted in sustainability, community participation and above all athlete experience. Athletes are the heart of the Games and every decision we take will be shaped by their comfort, their needs and their performance.' Emphasizing on importance of legacy for the games, Minister Sports also said that, 'We are designing a model for hosting the Games that focuses on long-term impact rather than short-term spectacle using existing venues wherever possible and ensuring that the Games leave behind a meaningful legacy for local communities.' During the interactions, P T Usha, President, Commonwealth Games Association India mentioned that, 'India has a shared belief with Commonwealth Sport that sport has the power to unite nations, inspire youth, and foster social change. India stands ready to partner with the Commonwealth Games Federation to craft a legacy-oriented, future- focused edition of the Games in 2030.' The meeting focused on gaining insights into the overall planning expectations, governance standards and key milestones involved in the bid process. The engagement reflects India's intent to align with global best practices while continuing to engage constructively with all stakeholders as part of the ongoing process. During the discussions, both sides broadly exchanged views on key elements typically expected in a Games bid proposal, including the overarching vision and legacy ambitions, governance and institutional support, sustainability considerations, transport strategy, sports program, accessibility and planning around infrastructure, athlete services, and Games-time operations. While details remain under development, the focus was on aligning with international benchmarks and ensuring readiness across critical domains. (ANI)
