Donald Rukare Confirmed as Commonwealth Sport President asโข Ahmedabad Secures 2030 Games
NEW DELHI – Donald Rukare of Uganda has been officially appointed โขpresident of โคCommonwealth sport, solidifying hisโ leadership โฃfollowing โa period asโข interim head.The announcement coincides with โขconfirmation that Ahmedabad, India, โwill host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking a critically important milestone as the organization approaches itsโข centenary โขcelebration.
Rukare’s permanent appointment follows the unexpected โresignation of Chris Jenkins in April 2025, during which time he served as interim president. The dual announcement signals aโ period of stability and forward momentum โfor Commonwealth Sport,an organization dedicated to fostering athletic excellence and unity across itsโ member nations. The upcoming Glasgow 2026 Games and the Malta 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games will serve as crucial stepping stones toward the landmarkโ 2030 edition in Ahmedabad.
“Together,we will build on the โmomentum of Glasgow 2026,showcase the nextโ generation of starsโ at the Malta 2027 Commonwealth Youth โคGames and prepare for โan inspiring centenaryโค Games in India in 2030,” Rukare stated upon โฃconfirmation of his role.”Our athletes deserve every prospect to shine, and I am committed to โขensuring that Commonwealth Sportโ remains athlete-centred and a force for unity, excellence, and impact across all our regions.”
Rukare brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served as President of the Uganda Swimming Federation since 2005. His leadership โextends to national sporting governance, with appointments as Chair of Uganda’s National Council of Sports in 2020 and President of the Uganda Olympic Committeeโค in 2021. These roles demonstrate a long-standing commitment to developing sport atโ both the grassroots and elite levels, positioning him to effectivelyโ guide Commonwealth Sport into its next chapter.