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What is the duration of commonwealth games 2010?
it may go around 11 or 12 days
How may Commonwealth games have there been?
As of 2014 Commonwealth Games, there have been 20 Commonwealth Games held.
Are the Commonwealth Games used in the Olympics?
No. The Commonwealth Games have no connection with the Olympics, although some athletes may participate in both.
Why can South Africa participate in the Commonwealth Games and countries like France and Germany may not?
Only members of the Commonwealth of Nations can participate in the Commonwealth Games. South Africa is a member of the Commonwealth. France and Germany are not.
What is the difference between the Olympics games and the commonwealth games?
The only real difference is the countries that are invited to participate. All countries that have a National Olympic Committee may send athletes to the Olympic Games. All countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations or are a territory of a member of the Commonwealth of Nations may send athletes to the Commonwealth Games. There are a few sports competed in the Commonwealth Games that are not competed in the Olympics (lawn bowls, squash, and netball). Olympic sports canoeing, sailing, and volleyball have never been competed in the Commonwealth Games.
How may gold medals were awarded in 2006 Commonwealth Games?
245
Where is a list of men's commonwealth long jump champions?
A list of men's Commonwealth long jump champions can typically be found on the official Commonwealth Games website or in athletics databases such as World Athletics. Additionally, historical records and archives from the Commonwealth Games Federation may provide detailed information on past champions. Sports reference websites and athletics-related books may also contain this information.
Which countries were involved in the Commonwealth games but no longer are?
There have been numerous name changes of countries within the Commonwealth, the member states that have ceased to be part of the British Commonwealth are: * Irish Free State (Ireland) - left in 1949 * Malaya - joined Malaysia in 1963 * Newfoundland - joined Canada in 1949 * Tanganyika - merged to become Tanzania in 1964 * Zimbabwe - left in 2003 All of these states competed in the commonwealth games prior to their dispersement, Zanzibar who merged with Tanganika also ceased to be a commonwealth member in 1964 however they have never competed in the commonwealth games. In addition Fiji are currently suspended from the British Commonwealth following their coup in 2006, they are currently down to compete in the 2010 games however this may change.
How many members has the commonwealth?
As of May 2013, the Commonwealth has 54 member countries.
Are the Commonwealth Games a financial drain?
I think it is a financial drain. We may have to invest in infrastructure, and after everything is done, much of this infrastructure may go to waste, not being used again.
Is Guyana a member of commonwealth?
Guyana is a member of the Commonwealth, joined 26th May 1966
Where was commonwealth day started?
The Commonwealth Games have been held every 4 years since 1930. Recent Games were held in 2010 and 2014 and the next Games will be held in Gold Coast, Australia in 2018.
