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The History of the Commonwealth Games Posted on: August 9, 2022 A Royal Celebration The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have been the jewel in the platinum jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II, taking the games full circle. The first formal Commonwealth sports event was also held during an important royal occasion. Although the commonwealth games are watched, celebrated, and enjoyed worldwide every four years and are even known as the "friendly games", delving into the history behind the games sheds light on the more political reasons for their existence. The birth of an idea In 1911, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand came to Britain for a competition held at Crystal Palace, South London, as part of celebrations for the coronation of King George V. Even then, the idea of such a competition was not new. Twenty years earlier, in October 1891, John Astley Cooper had written to several magazines and newspapers to suggest a "Pan Britannic Festival" to increase goodwill and good understanding" in what was then named the British Empire. The "Festival of Empire" was held in London as part of the King George V Coronation Celebration. The Inter-Empire Championships were held with teams from Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom competing in athletics, boxing, swimming, and wrestling. Canada won the games and was awarded a 2ft 6in high Silver Trophy weighing 340oz which Lord Lonsdale gifted. The British Empire Games In 1914 the Great war ensued, ending the...

The 22nd edition of the multi-sporting event will witness 5054 athletes competing for glory in 280 events across 20 sports. Commonwealth Games Sports List For the first time in the history of the Commonwealth Games, the number of events for women (136) will be higher than for men (134). In addition, 10 mixed events will be contested in Birmingham. On that note, here's a look at the sports that are included for the upcoming edition of the CWG: • Aquatics - Diving (12 events), Swimming (52 events) • Athletics (58 events) • Badminton (six events) • 3x3 basketball (four events) • Beach volleyball (two events) • Boxing (16 events) • Cricket (one event) • Cycling - Mountain biking (two events), Road (four events), Track (20 events) • Gymnastics - Artistic (14 events), Rhythmic (six events) • Field hockey (two events) • Judo (14 events) • Lawn bowls (11 events) • Netball (one event) • Para powerlifting (four events) • Rugby sevens (two events) • Squash (five events) • Table tennis (11 events) • Triathlon (five events) • Weightlifting (16 events) • Wrestling (12 events) India at the Commonwealth Games - List of Sports & Events PV Sindhu will lead the Indian badminton team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. (Image courtesy: Getty Images) India will be sending a 215-member contingent, including 108 men and 107 women, in what will be their 18th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. The total strength of the contingent will, however, be 322, including 72 team officials, 26 extra official...