Saturday, 27 August 2016

About Commonwealth Games


The event has seen many changes, not least in its name. From 1930 to 1950 the Games were known as the British Empire Games and from 1954 until 1966 they were called the British Empire and Commonwealth Games . Later, from 1970 until 1974, they took the title of the British Commonwealth Games .

Motto: Humanity—Equality—Destiny
First event: 1930
Headquarters: London , England

President: HRH Prince Tunku Imran


First Commonwealth Game:
Year: 1930
Venue: Hamilton (Canada)

Recently 20th Commonwealth Game:
Year: 2014
Venue: Glasgow (Scotland)

Next 21st Commonwealth Game:
Year: 2018
Venue: Gold Coast (Australia)

22nd Commonwealth Game:
Year: 2022
Venue: Durban (South Africa)

20th Commonwealth Games Medal Table:

1) England
2) Australia
3) Canada
4) Scotland
5) India
6) New Zealand
7) South Africa
8) Nigeria
9) Kenya
10) Jamaika

No comments:

Post a Comment

Thank u for your valuable comments

Featured post

Uttar Pradesh Police Constable 2019 Written exam Admit Card Released

Dear Candidates, Uttar Pradesh Police Promotion and Recruitment Board has released Admit Card for Written Exam of UP Police Constable 20...