Commonwealth Games
Former empire Olympics
The Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport competition held every four years among athletes from Commonwealth nations—countries with historical ties to the British Empire.
Often called "the friendly games," it features sports like athletics, swimming, and uniquely Commonwealth events like netball and lawn bowls: She won gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Competitive physical activities
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- boxingCombat sport using fists
wrestling · diving · badminton · table tennis · squash · netball · lawn bowls · rugby sevens
Element seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
medal tally · standings · medallists · record holders · champions · achievement · triumph · recognition
Formal start of event
- closing ceremonyFormal concluding event
- flag bearerPerson carrying ceremonial banner
- torch lightingIgniting a handheld fire
- volunteersUnpaid willing workers
Record of empire-building
- British EmpireVast colonial domain
- diversityState of varied elements
- cultural exchangeSharing practices between peoples
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
para-sports · friendship · solidarity · cooperation · development programs
Ongoing contest between opponents
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- heatsIncreases temperature
- qualifiersWords limiting scope
semifinals · finals · elimination · showdown · head-to-head · playoffs · underdog · upset
Brief-race speed athletes
- swimmersThose propelling through water
- gymnastsAthletes performing acrobatic feats
- cyclistsPeople who ride bicycles
- boxersUnderwear or prizefighters
wrestlers · divers · runners · marathoners · triathletes · decathletes · heptathletes · weightlifters
Countries within a union
- EnglandLargest British country
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- CanadaNorthern North American nation
- IndiaSouth Asian republic
South Africa · Jamaica · Kenya · Nigeria · Scotland · Wales · Northern Ireland · New Zealand
athletics
Competitive physical activities
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
boxing · wrestling · diving · badminton · table tennis · squash · netball · lawn bowls · rugby sevens · hockey
gold
Element seventy-nine
ceremony · medal tally · standings · medallists · record holders · champions · achievement · triumph · recognition
quadrennial
Every four years
opening ceremony
Formal start of event
- closing ceremonyFormal concluding event
- flag bearerPerson carrying ceremonial banner
- torch lightingIgniting a handheld fire
volunteers · spectators · venues · mascot · anthem · oath · cauldron
colonial history
Record of empire-building
- British EmpireVast colonial domain
- diversityState of varied elements
- cultural exchangeSharing practices between peoples
inclusivity · para-sports · friendship · solidarity · cooperation · development programs
rivalry
Ongoing contest between opponents
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- heatsIncreases temperature
qualifiers · semifinals · finals · elimination · showdown · head-to-head · playoffs · underdog · upset · personal best
sprinters
Brief-race speed athletes
- swimmersThose propelling through water
- gymnastsAthletes performing acrobatic feats
- cyclistsPeople who ride bicycles
boxers · wrestlers · divers · runners · marathoners · triathletes · decathletes · heptathletes · weightlifters · netballers
member states
Countries within a union
- EnglandLargest British country
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- CanadaNorthern North American nation
India · South Africa · Jamaica · Kenya · Nigeria · Scotland · Wales · Northern Ireland · New Zealand · Malaysia
- global eventsOlympics, World Cup, FIFA World Cup, Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics
- Sports EventsOlympics, World Cup, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, European Championships
- CommonwealthAustralia, Canada, India, UK, United Kingdom
- Commonwealth Cultureparliamentary system, Union Jack, royal family, BBC, Westminster
- QuadrennialsOlympics, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, FIFA World Cup, leap year
- British EventsWimbledon, FA Cup, Grand National, British Open, Premier League
Commonwealth GamesOlympic Games
International multi-sport competition
Olympics · Summer Olympics · Winter Olympics · FIFA World Cup · World Cup