India’s Chef de Mission Rohit Rajpal says success at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games should be measured more by the knowledge gained than by medal tallies, as preparation for hosting the 2030 centenary edition in Ahmedabad takes center stage. The Games are trimmed to 10 sports this year, with several disciplines like shooting, wrestling, hockey and badminton absent, and India will focus on off-field learnings, technology, and logistical systems to improve future hosting. Rajpal highlighting knowledge-transfer programmes and real-time coordination across venues underscores a shift toward operational excellence, including the adoption of advanced games-management software and integrated control rooms. The delegation’s presence, including Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and senior administrators, aims to ensure athlete welfare and smooth logistics, while tentative attendance from state leaders is part of studying the Games’ mechanics. India’s 2010 CWG performance as a benchmark is referenced to illustrate how much has evolved in management since then, with emphasis on not making unfair medals comparisons. Overall, the emphasis is on capturing actionable insights to optimize India’s ability to host the next Games, while maintaining readiness across competing disciplines in Glasgow.