Glasgow, July 31 -- Every Commonwealth Games tells two stories. One unfolds inside the arenas, where medals are won, records are broken and champions are crowned.

The other begins quietly, long before the Closing Ceremony, as one host city prepares to pass the Games to the next. That moment came alive in the heart of Glasgow as colourful kites inspiredby Gujarat's internationally renowned kite festival took to the sky, celebrating the journey from Scotland to Ahmedabad, host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

The event brought together athletes, children and officials from Commonwealth Sport and the Commonwealth Games Association of India in a symbolic celebration of continuity, friendshipand shared purpose.

For Team India, it was far more ...