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Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games 2022, also known as the XXII Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth
Games, were an international multi-sport competition for participants from the Commonwealth
of Nations held in Birmingham, England, from July 28 to August 8, 2022.

The Commonwealth Games 2022 was the biggest ever hosted, with 72 participating nations and
over 1.3 million ticket purchases. The para competition was also conducted simultaneously,
making it the first tournament with more female-focused events than male-focused ones. A
cultural festival and other trade activities were organized throughout the West Midlands in
conjunction with the Games.

History of Commonwealth Games


Astley Cooper pioneered holding many games at a single sporting event in 1881. The Friendly
Games are another name for the Commonwealth Games. From 1930 to 1950, the events were
known as the British Empire Games, from 1954 to 1966 as the British Empire and
Commonwealth Games, and from 1970 to 1974 as the British Commonwealth Games.
After being inspired by the Inter-Empire Championships, a feature of the 1911 Festival of
Empire, Melville Marks Robinson founded the British Empire Games, which were first held in
Hamilton, Canada, in 1930.
The Paraplegic Games for athletes with disabilities (who were prohibited from competing from
1974 until integrated entirely by 1990) and the Commonwealth Youth Games for participants
between the ages of 14 and 18 were added as the Games developed over time. The
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) oversees the Games, chooses the host cities, and
manages the sporting program.
Only six countries, i.e., Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland, and Wales, have
competed in the Commonwealth Games. Of these six games, Australia, England, Canada, and
New Zealand brought home at least one gold medal each.

Commonwealth Games 2022 Current Affairs


Everyone preparing for the current affairs section is urged to be familiar with the most recent
Commonwealth Games events. The most current Commonwealth Games updates are as
follows:
• On July 28, 2022, the Commonwealth Games got underway in Birmingham. This year,
Neeraj Chopra served as the team's leader.
• 322 people make up the Indian squad at the event, including three general managers,
nine contingent employees, and 72 team officials.
• The inclusion of women's cricket in the Commonwealth Games this year is one of the
most recognizable features of the event.
• Manpreet Singh served as the team's captain of the hockey team.
• In an email to a UK MP, India's sports minister Kiren Rijiju requests that shooting be
included in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
• For India, Mirabai Chanu won the 49 kg women's weightlifting gold medal at the
Commonwealth Games 2022.
• The opening day of the Games saw no medals for India.
• Closing Ceremony: The Commonwealth Games closing ceremony follows the
conclusion of all sporting competitions. Athletes enter the stadium without regard to
nationality after flag bearers from each participating country. Following the closing
comments by the CGF and organizing committee presidents, the Games are officially
adjourned.
The CGF President also covers the game's administration. The Commonwealth Games
flag is given by the mayor of the city that held the Games to the CGF president, who
then passes it on to the mayor of the town that will host the following Commonwealth
Games. The next host nation then briefly introduces itself through artistic performances
of its theatre and dance.
• Medal Presentation: A medal ceremony is conducted once each event has finished. A
three-tiered podium presents medals to the top-finishing individuals or teams. The
national flags of the three medalists are raised as the national song of the nation with the
gold medal plays after a CGF member presents the medals.
During the award ceremonies, volunteers from the host nation act as hosts by supporting
the presenters of the medals and carrying the flag.

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