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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 after the Olympic games; women have participated since 1934. In their early stages the games enjoyed the patronage of King George V. As with the Olympics, they have been subject to political pressure, a notable example being the 1986 boycott by some nations protesting Britain's refusal to impose sanctions against South Africa.

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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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