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What would happen if the commonwealth games became more popular than the Olympic games?
This is unlikely to happen as the Commonwealth games are limited to countries from the British Commonwealth and are therefore a lot smaller than the Olympic Games.
Did Canada join the Commonwealth before or after it became self-governing?
Canada joined the Commonwealth after it became self-governing.
why did speed skating become a sport?
When a sport becomes very popular it will/can be looked at by the Olympic council, some sports, like UFC are very popular, but will not be in the Olympics because of the violence and such. Speedskating became very popular, and was accepted, so now it is in the Olympics.
What made swimming popular?
Swimming became popular because it is an Olympic sport so people started to do it themselves because they got inspired by the Olympics.
Who was the first aboriginal to win a gold medal at the commonwealth games?
the very first aboriginal australian to compete in the olympics was cathy freeman. She became the Olympic champion for the women's 400 metres in Sydney 2000.
In what year did the northern Mariana Islands became a Commonwealth?
The Northern Mariana Islands became a Commonwealth in political union with the United States of America in 1978.
Which game show became the name of the Mexican city?
The show was Truth or Consequences, a popular radio game show that also became a television game show. The city in question was originally called Hot Springs, changing its name to Truth or Consequences in 1950.
When did netball became part of the Commonwealth Games?
Netball became a Commonwealth Games sport in 1998, Australia took out the gold medal beating New Zealand.
When did Nigeria join the commonwealth?
The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary organization that has over 53 members. Nigeria became a member of the Commonwealth on October 1, 1960.
When did Tuvalu become part of the commonwealth?
Tuvalu became an independent nation in the British Commonwealth on October 1, 1978.
Would Australia be able to participate in the commonwealth games if it became a republic?
Yes, because it is still in the Commonwealth of Nations
What became the capital of virgina?
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
