30/07/2022
History of CommonWealth Games -
The Commonwealth Games, also known as ‘Friendly Games’ is an international multi-sport event with history dating back to 1891. Though the Games commenced in 1930, the idea was first pitched by John Astley Cooper, a British born who aimed to hold a sports event to unite the British Empire.
This event promoting fair play and sportsmanship is held every four years to gather the family of Commonwealth, however, was stopped in 1942-46 due to World War II. Over 72 nations with more than 4,600 sportspersons have been a part of this event, as the world spectates new records and increasing ambition.