Amit Shah: Ahmedabad to host 2036 Olympics, 2030 Commonwealth Games

• Amit Shah expressed confidence that Ahmedabad will host the 2036 Olympic Games.
• Ahmedabad was recently awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
• Shah stated Ahmedabad will host nearly a dozen national and international sports competitions, including the 2030 Commonwealth Games, before the 2036 Olympics.
• Shah expects India to be among the top five medal-winning countries by 2036, attributing success to the increased sports budget from Rs 800 crore (2014) to Rs 4,000 crore (2025).
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah made these remarks at the closing ceremony of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Ahmedabad, also mentioning new sports complexes like Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.

Why It Matters: Ahmedabad's future as a major global sports hub is highlighted.