Commonwealth Games venues
Commonwealth Games venues The first Inter-Empire Sports meeting was held at Crystal Palace, London in 1911.
Games | Year | Venue |
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1 British Empire Games |
2 British Empire and Commonwealth Games |
3 British Commonwealth Games |
4 Commonwealth Games |
II1 | 1934 | London, England |
III1 | 1938 | Sydney, Australia |
IV1 | 1950 | Auckland, New Zealand |
V2 | 1954 | Vancouver, Canada |
VI2 | 1958 | Cardiff, Wales |
VII2 | 1962 | Perth, Australia |
VIII2 | 1966 | Kingston, Jamaica |
IX3 | 1970 | Edinburgh, Scotland |
X3 | 1974 | Christchurch, New Zealand |
XI4 | 1978 | Edmonton, Canada |
XII4 | 1982 | Brisbane, Australia |
XIII4 | 1986 | Edinburgh, Scotland |
XIV4 | 1990 | Auckland, New Zealand |
XV4 | 1994 | Victoria, Canada |
XVI4 | 1998 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
XVII4 | 2002 | Manchester, England |
XVIII4 | 2006 | Melbourne, Australia |
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PAKISTAN: COMMONWEALTH ISSUES WEAK THREAT TO MUSHARRAF.
News Wire article from: Interpress Service; 11/13/2007; 700+ words
; ...suspension from the councils of the Commonwealth between 1999 and 2004, Pakistan participated, for instance, in the Commonwealth Games held in Manchester in 2002. It remained a Commonwealth member for other purposes, as well...
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The Commonwealth: still a going concern; As the Manchester Games swing into action today, GORDON LUCY looks at the relevance in today's world of a unique family of nations.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland); 7/25/2002; 700+ words
; ...colourful opening ceremony of the 17th Commonwealth Games will take place today. Her Majesty...competition. But what role does the Commonwealth play in today's modern society? The Commonwealth is a free association of sovereign...
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Commonwealth Day? Oh... OK
Newspaper article from: Winnipeg Free Press; 3/9/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...lot of people think about the Commonwealth when provincial legislatures...lieutenant-governors or when the Commonwealth Games are held. But he also said...there is a day to celebrate the Commonwealth," he said, adding that in...
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Commonwealth to focus on youths
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 12/26/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...Times 12-26-1997 THE 16th Commonwealth Games, hosted by Malaysia, will...most important events in the Commonwealth calendar for 1998. The Games...stadiums and athletic villages. Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka...
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Commonwealth Games Federation launches new on-line site for sports fans, administrators and media in countdown to Manchester Games; New CGF website highlights world class achievements of Commonwealth athletes.
M2 Presswire; 5/22/2002; 700+ words
; ...M2 PRESSWIRE-22 May 2002-Commonwealth Games: Commonwealth Games Federation launches new...services as well as the Manchester Games website, " said Mr. Hooper...nation's involvement in the Commonwealth Games. CONTACT: Michael Pirrie...
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Commonwealth exports fetch 225 bln USD
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency; 11/19/2007; 700+ words
; ...trade taking place between Commonwealth nations shows that its value...beyond friendships and the Commonwealth Games," said Chris Milner, The...island economies, intra-Commonwealth trade is of considerable economic...
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Commonwealth warned of irrelevance.
News Wire article from: PAC - Pacific Islands Broadcasting Association; 11/25/2009; 700+ words
; ...something the association did. The Commonwealth Games was usually the only example...to pinpoint areas where the Commonwealth had a strong voice and added...The research reveals that the Commonwealth's strongest support is among...
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Commonwealth faces test of its relevance in showdown over Pakistan emergency
News Wire article from: AP Worldstream; 11/22/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...would be able to rejoin. The Commonwealth's supporters insist it remains...report released this week by the Commonwealth's economic affairs division...and cultural exchanges. The Commonwealth Games, the world's largest multi...
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Commonwealth and the new generation.
Magazine article from: Canadian Parliamentary Review; 6/22/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...schools by the National Student Commonwealth Forum (NSCF) to submit applicants...time, my experience of the Commonwealth was limited and my knowledge...that athletes competed in the Commonwealth Games. One of my teachers mentioned...
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POLITICS: COMMONWEALTH SAYS PRIME MINISTER LEADS PAKISTAN
News Wire article from: Inter Press Service English News Wire; 11/25/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...in Pakistan in 1999, so the Commonwealth did take action. Pakistan...decision-making bodies of the Commonwealth. That meant that Pakistan...instance, participate in the Commonwealth Games, and did. But this too changed...
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Commonwealth, The
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
...the acronym CHOGM) and the Commonwealth ’ s Games held every fourth year...pamphlets devoted to the Commonwealth ’ s characteristics...shortcomings. In addition to the commonwealth discussed above, there is...
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COMMONWEALTH
Book article from: Concise Oxford Companion to the English Language
...in London and Edinburgh, promotes aspects of the culture and heritage of Commonwealth Nations. The Commonwealth Games are held every four years in different Commonwealth cities. The member states are: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas...
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Commonwealth Games venues
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
Commonwealth Games venues The first Inter-Empire Sports meeting was held...Games Year Venue 1 British Empire Games 2 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 3 British Commonwealth Games 4 Commonwealth Games II 1 1934 London, England III...
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Commonwealth Games
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
Commonwealth Games Sporting event originating as the British Empire Games (1930). Competitors are members of the Commonwealth of Nations . Based on the Olympic Games , they are held every four years.
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Commonwealth games
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Commonwealth games series of amateur athletic meets held among citizens of countries in the Commonwealth of Nations . Originated (1930) as the British Empire games, the series is held every four years and is patterned...
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