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
|
38
|
35
|
32
|
|
|
2
|
35
|
32
|
39
|
|
|
3
|
22
|
7
|
22
|
|
|
4
|
13
|
12
|
14
|
|
|
5
|
12
|
10
|
14
|
By David
Carr
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