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It's the games for athletes representing members of the Commonwealth of Nations, formerly called the British Commonwealth.
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Why is the commonwealth so called?
It's the games for athletes representing members of the Commonwealth of Nations, formerly called the British Commonwealth.
Why are the commonwealth games called the commonwealth games?
Once called The British Empire Games, the Commonwealth Games are called the "Friendly Games" because the participants share a common language, so all athletes and officials can converse with each other. It has led to the games being called the "Friendly Games."
What were the 1930 commonwealth games called?
The 1930 Commonwealth Games were called the 1930 British Empire Games.
What were the Commonwealth Games known as in 1930?
The Commonwealth Games were known as the British Empire Games in 1930.
What were the first Commonwealth game called?
The first Commonwealth Games were called the British Empire Games.
What is the name of the Commonwealth Games held in New Delhi?
The Commonwealth Games were held in Delhi, not New Delhi, India in 2010 and were called the Commonwealth Games.
What was the old name for the common wealth games?
the last name for the Commonwealth Games was called the British Commonwealth Games!!
Can Ireland compete in the commonwealth games?
No, only countries part of the British Commonwealth can participate in the Commonwealth Games.
When did Brazil join the commonwealth games?
Brazil is not a Commonwealth country, so therefore cannot compete at the Commonwealth Games.
Why does the US not compete in the Commonwealth Games?
Because they are not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and so are not eligible to participate in the Commonwealth Games.
What was the Commonwealth Games called before it was named the 'Commonwealth Games'?
The Commonwealth Games was initially known as the British Empire Games and was renamed to the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954 and the British Commonwealth Games in 1970, before finally gaining its current title for the 1978 edition.
What was the commonwealth games actually called?
Previously called by British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The event was renamed as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954, the British Commonwealth Games in 1970, and gained its current title in 1978.
