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The Commonwealth Games is a sporting event that is open to athletes from countries that belong to the 'Commonwealth of Nations', an association of 53 countries. The United States does not belong to the Commonwealth of Nations.

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The commonwealth comprises (well, all but two) of countries that used to be part of the British Empire. Not all countries in the world were part of the British Empire, therefore not every country can compete.

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China was never ruled by the British monarchy and hence it was never part of the commonwealth

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Any country not in the British Commonwealth

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53 countries are allowed to participate in the commonwealth games.

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The USA never takes part in the Commonwealth Games due to the fact that they are not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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The 4 Commonwealths don't take part because the US in not a Commonwealth Country (ruled by the British monarchy).

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