CHENNAI: The Commonwealth Games flag has been presented to Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. This was confirmed by a press release after deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi gave the flag to the chief minister in Gandhinagar. This also symbolizes the commencement of preparations for the upcoming event.
Sanghavi, along with Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P T Usha, were present at the Closing Ceremony of the CWG where the flag was first handed over to Neeraj who gave it to Usha and then Sanghavai.
"Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi formally presented the Commonwealth Games Flag, with full honour and dignity, to chief minister Patel during the state cabinet meeting in Gandhinagar," said an official statement. According to reports, para-athletes Rakesh Bhatt and Rohit Majgul, who represented Gujarat at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, were present on the occasion. Para table tennis player Sonal Patel also joined the occasion.
"The Commonwealth Games Flag will now remain in Gujarat until the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Along with advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Fit India' vision, it will serve as an inspiration for athletes and symbolise the commencement of preparations for the upcoming event," the release said.
According to reports, Sanghavi said after his arrival that Ahmedabad will set a new benchmark in hosting the Commonwealth Games.
"These Games will be organised with grandeur and with the best possible arrangements for the athletes. They will be conducted in such a way that every athlete can deliver his best performance," the Deputy CM had said.
PTI inputs