Common Wealth Games Background and Update (Day 1-Day 7)

The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the Friendly Games, has a unique place in sporting history.

The first games were held in 1930 in Hamilton; Canada, where 11 countries were involved. In total 400 athletes were sent from the 11 countries, and took part in six sports and 59 events. Since then, the Games have been held every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to the Second World War).

The event has seen many changes, with the major one being its name. From 1930 to 1950 the Games were known as the “British Empire Games”. Then, from 1954 until 1966 they were called the “British Empire and Commonwealth Games”. From 1970 until 1974, they took the title of the “British Commonwealth Games”. Finally, at the 1978 Games in Edmonton, Canada this multi-sport event changed its name to the “Commonwealth Games.”

The Commonwealth Games is here to show off people’s ability and talents that they have been training up and making stronger from a young age. These athletes train to be the best at what they do. So the commonwealth games provides some of these athletes the chance to be able to achieve and live their dreams of being able to compete in this prestigious event.

The medal standings after 7 days are as shown below with 4 days left of the Games.

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze
1	ENG	38	35	32
2	AUS	35	32	39
3	CAN	22	7	22
4	SCO	13	12	14
5	NZL	12	10	14

http://results.glasgow2014.com/medals.html

By David Carr

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