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History of the CG
History of the CG
How many countries participated in the games in the past?
11
What is the adjective used to define Birmingham?
diverse
When were the Commonwealth games created?
1930
Whjat is the particularity of the athletes in the GAPS programme?
they are disabled / handicapped
What was the name of the first games?
British Empire Games
Where do the games take place in the video?
Birmingham, UK
Who can participate in the Commonwealth games?
the member nations of the Commonwealth
What does "GAPS" mean?
Gather Adjust Prepare Sustain
What is the best achieving country?
Australia
What are the games a symbol of, according to the man interviewed?
Everything that's wrong in the way Britain engage in the world
Who is Louise Martin?
President of the Commonwealth games federation
What is the GAPS programme essentially?
an international training camp to prepare athletes and coaches for the Commonwealth games
How many more countries take part in the games today, compared to the past?
45 (56-11)
According to critics, what are the games vestiges of?
colonialism
What are the 3 differences with the other games?
- share the same values, speak the same language, one big family
Which world class accesses do athletes have?
facilities, coaching and opportunities
What was the name of the Games from 1954 to 1966?
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
What benefit did the Canadian sprinter get from the games?
it helped kick off his career
What do athletes see in the Commonwealth sports?
an opportunity to improve and transform society
How many athletes and coaches have participated in the GAPS camps since 2017?
more than 600