Netball became a Commonwealth Games sport in 1998, Australia took out the gold medal beating New Zealand.
No it is in the commonwealth games though. Netball isn't currently part of the Olympic games but there is a growing campaign to get it included in the coming 2012 Olympics to be held in London.
China is not part of the Commonwealth Games as it is not part of the Commonwealth of Nations.
71 Commonwealth Games nations took part in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The number is a record for a Commonwealth Games.
Yes, Zimbabwe are part of the Commonwealth of Nations and thus participate at the Commonwealth Games.
The Commonwealth Games feature several sports and events that are not included in the Olympic Games. Notable among these are traditional sports like cricket, netball, and lawn bowls. Additionally, events such as kabaddi and squash have a strong presence in the Commonwealth Games but are not part of the Olympic program. The Commonwealth Games also emphasize a broader range of events that reflect the diverse sports culture of the member nations.
The USA is not part of the Commonwealth of Nations and thus does not take part in the Commonwealth Games.
Kuwait is not part of the Commonwealth Games because Kuwait is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations (formerly known as the British Commonwealth).
No, Japan has never competed in the Commonwealth Games and are not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
None. America (the USA) is not part of the Commonwealth and therefore can not take part in the Commonwealth Games.
The UK has been part of the Commonwealth Games since 1930.
71 countries took part in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
China is not a member of the Commonwealth. Only countries that are in the Commonwealth take part in the Commonwealth Games.