How many teams are in the Commonwealth Games?
72 teams
Although there are currently 54 members of the Commonwealth of Nations, 72 teams currently participate in the Commonwealth Games, as a number of dependent territories compete under their own flags.
Where did the Commonwealth Games take place in 2010?
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Delhi 2010, was an international multi-sport event that was held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010. A total of 6081 athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and dependencies competed in 21 sports and 272 events,…
What are the sports in the Commonwealth Games?
Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowls, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rugby 7s, Shooting, Squash, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Weightlifting, Wrestling.
What was the total number of medals won at the Commonwealth Games?
The final medal tally was led by Australia with 78 golds and 177 most medals overall. The host nation India achieved its best performance ever at the Commonwealth Games, finishing second overall by winning 38 golds and 101 total medals.
Who are the teams for the Commonwealth Games in netball?
The top 12 teams at that time were as follows: Australia, New Zealand, England, Jamaica, South Africa, Malawi, Fiji, Wales, Uganda, Northern Ireland, Barbados and Scotland. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will host the official draw ceremony for the GC2018 Netball competition on the Gold Coast at 8am on Wednesday 16th August.
How many people participated in the Commonwealth Games in 2010?
The dates for the Games were 3 – 14 October 2010, inclusive of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. The Games saw the participation of 71 Commonwealth Games Associations representing one-third of the world’s population. About 6,572 athletes and team officials competed in 17 sports and four Para Sports in 290 sessions.
Who are the hosts of the Commonwealth Games?
Host city Birmingham, England Motto Games for Everyone Nations participating 72 Commonwealth nations (expected) Athletes participating 5054 Events TBA in 20 sports
Where was the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Scotland?
The 2014 Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow, Scotland. It was the largest multi-sport event ever held in Scotland with around 4,950 athletes from 71 different nations and territories competing in 18 different sports, outranking the 1970 and 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, capital city of Scotland.
Where are the Commonwealth Games going to be held in 2022?
It would have marked the first time the games were held in Africa and the second time a Commonwealth republic would have hosted, following Delhi, India in 2010. The games were set to open on 18 July 2022, coinciding with the birthday of the late South African President, Nelson Mandela.