Chris Jenkins has resigned as President of Commonwealth Sport, with Donald Rukare appointed as interim president until elections in November 2025. Jenkins, who assumed the role in November 2023, focused on sustainability and raising the Games' profile after Australia withdrew from hosting the 2026 Games. Rukare, also the Ugandan Olympic Committee’s president, expressed readiness to lead, highlighting the progress made towards the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Seven nations, including Canada, India, and Nigeria, have expressed interest in hosting the 2030 and 2034 editions.

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has submitted an official expression of interest to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja. Nigeria aims to be the first African country to host the Games, emphasizing the potential to showcase development, enhance its global position, and boost sports culture. The NOC seeks federal government support for a formal bid, highlighting Nigeria's experience hosting the 2003 All-Africa Games and the potential for infrastructure and economic revitalization. Sports Minister John Owan Enoh noted Nigeria's existing facilities and need for early preparations. Nigeria previously bid for the 2014 Games. The CGF is considering Nigeria's expression of interest amid challenges in securing host countries for recent editions.

India has officially expressed interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with the IOA submitting a bid to the CGF. A successful bid would support India's larger ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games. CGF Chief Executive Katie Sadleir has voiced support for India's ambition, citing the nation's transformational work and potential to become a top 10 Olympic country. Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar are being considered as potential host cities. The CGF has set a March 31 deadline for official bids.

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) is minimizing changes to the Scoring Code for 2025-2028 to avoid premature athlete retirements, focusing on stability for gymnasts to extend their careers and allow younger athletes time to develop. The FIG Executive Committee (EC) reappointed Nicolas Buompane as FIG Secretary General, nominated Tessa Eastgate to the FIG Council, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commonwealth Games Federation. The Italian Gymnastics Federation will host the 30th FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in 2026. Déborah Medrado will serve as the ambassador for the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Vault rule changes include a 0.2 bonus for forward and reverse vaults without falls, adjustments to difficulty values on the uneven bars, and refinements to artistic deductions on beam and floor.

Sebastian Coe, an IOC presidential hopeful, voiced strong support for India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, highlighting India's commitment to global sport and Asia's potential. Despite facing stiff competition from other nations like Qatar and Indonesia, Coe emphasized the importance of using sport for health impacts, recalling discussions with PM Narendra Modi. India aims to strengthen its bid by hosting events like the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Coe noted India's need to improve its reputation regarding punctuality and cleanliness to successfully host the Games, while reminding stakeholders of India's multiple attempts to host the games.