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Commonwealth Games
Information about the multi-sport event, which is held every four years and involves all the commonwealth countries. This sporting event originates from 1930 and is a prestigious event in the field of sports.
487 Questions
Where did the idea for commonwealth games come from?
The first came out was when a sporting competition bringing together the members or countries of the British empire was first proposed br the Reverend Astley Cooper. In 1891 he wrote a article in the times(English newpaper in England) suggesting a Contest and festival every 4 years as a means of increasing the goodwill and good understandings of the British Empire.
Where can one find the British Commonwealth?
The British Commonwealth term refers to the average British citizen. The commonwealth is a term for the average citizen, the other basic level of citizenship is royal.
Is gurseney in the commonwealth games?
Yes, Guernsey is a competitor at the Commonwealth Games. The country is a possession of the British Crown and is just off the coast of Normandy in the English Channel.
Is trampolining in the commonwealth games 2014?
No, Trampolining was not a sport contested at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Is there horse riding in the Commonwealth games?
Because you need more than common wealth to play it.
When will the next Commonwealth Games be held?
The Commonwealth games are held every four (4) years.
The 2010 Commonwealth Games were in Delhi, India.
The 2014 Games were in Glasgow, Scotland.
The 2018 Games will be in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
What Australian sportsmen won 4 gold medals at the 1970 and 1974 Commonwealth Games?
No, Australian sportsmen won four gold medals at either the 1970 or 1974 Commonwealth Games.
Where was the 2010 Commonwealth Games held?
The 2014 Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow, Scotland. The 2014 Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow, Scotland.
What is the weight of the discus used in the Commonwealth Games?
In international competitions for men under the age of 50, the discus weighs 2 kg (4.4 pounds). Lesser weights are thrown in women's competitions and by youth and older people of both sexes.
Who won in women's gymnastics in the 1978 Commonwealth Games?
Canada won all two Women's Gymnastics events at the 1978 Commonwealth Games: Women's All Around (Elfi Schlegel) and the Women's Team (Elfi Schlegel, Karen Kelsall, Monica Goermann and Sherry Hawco).
Is Netbank a commonwealth bank?
Yes. NetBank offers you the freedom and flexibility to do your day-to-day banking wherever you are at a time that’s convenient for you, and all from your mobile phone.
Who were the founder member countries of commonwealth games?
Eleven countries competed in the first Commonwealth Games (British Empire Games) in 1930: * Australia * Bermuda * British Guyana * Canada * England * Northern Ireland * Newfoundland * New Zealand * Scotland * South Africa * Wales
When did Tuvalu join the Commonwealth Games?
Tuvalu first took part in the Commonwealth Games in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur.
Where were the recent Commonwealth Games held?
The most recent Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow, Scotland in 2014.
What is the height of diving board in commonwealth games?
10m 7.5m and 5m hard boards and 1m and 2.5m spring boards.
How much can you sell a Commonwealth games 1978 coin?
To the best of my knowledge, at the moment they are only worth their weight in Silver. The coin is .375 Troy Ounces. Silver is currently trading around $30 CDN/Ounce. Making the coin worth approximately $11.25. Hope this helps.
When were women allowed to compete in the commonweath games?
Women have been allowed to compete at the Commonwealth Games since 1930.
At the '30 Games, Women were restricted to Aquatic events (Diving: 3m springboard and 10m platform; Swimming: 100yd freestyle, 400yd freestyle, 100yd backstroke, 200yd backstroke and 4x100yd freestyle relay).
What does XIX mean in the commonwealth games XIX?
XIX means 19.
The 2010 commonwealth games is the 19th commonwealth games.
Who is part of the Commonwealth Financial Network?
The Commonwealth Financial Network was designed to help investors. Other than the staff, practically everyone who is a part of the network is an investor looking to earn money.
Which countries were part of the commonwealth in Victorian times?
I'm not quite sure. Does anyone no which countries were part of the commonwealth in the Victorian Times?
What are step by step directions to unlocking stimpy in Nicktoons Attack of The Toybots for the ds?
First, you have to beat all the levels, Fairy World, Amity Park ext. Next, go to the big factory place. You have to get to Factor 3 in order to get him. But, if you do not play as Spongebob in the level, you cannot unlock him, so you have to play as the regular spongebob. Defeat all the toys and then Stimpy will be playable.
