DATES
When were the Games created ?
1930
How often are they held ?
every 4 years
Where are the next games going to be ? (city + country)
Hamilton, Canada
Name 3 sports that have been on the program at least once.
just to mention a few :
archery, athletics, basketball, beach volleyball, cricket, diving, gymnastics, hockey, swimming, rugby, shooting, squash ...
What are the colors of the logo ?
red / orange / blue
List the 2 years when the Games didn’t happen. + Explain why (+100)
1942 + 1946
(because of World War 2 / the 2nd World War)
What are the common points between all the countries which participate in the Games?
history (British Empire) and language (English)
Where were the first Games held ? (city + country)
Hamilton, Canada
Who can participate in the Games ?
professional sportspeople, elites, top sportspeople
What was the logo of the Games in 2006 ?
a tiger (Melbourne, Australia)
When were the Games held in Delhi (Asia) ?
2010
List the names (evolution) of the Games.
from 1930 to 1950 : British Empire Games
until 1962 : the British Empire and Commonwealth Games
from 1966 to 1974 : British Commonwealth Games
from 1978 onwards : the Commonwealth Games.
How many times have they been held in England ? + list the host cities (+200)
3 times
London (1934)
Manchester (2002)
Birmingham (2022)
Who decides the choice of the Games ?
It is determined by the host nation.
How are the Games called / nicknamed ? + Explain why (+200)
the "Friendly Games" because everyone can communicate easily : everybody speaks English
When did the latest games happen ?
from July 28th to August 8th 2022
Explain the concept + creation of the Games.
idea published in the Times by Reverend Astley Cooper in 1891
+ 1911 "Festival of Empire" with a sporting competition, during King George V's coronation
Where did the Games take place in 2006 ? (city + country)
Melbourne, Australia
How many athletes were present in the first Games ?
400 athletes from 11 different countries
Who was declared “winner” of the very first Games ?
Great Britain (even if no points were actually given)