Where were the Commonwealth Games held in 1930?
The Commonwealth Games, also known as the Commonwealth Games, is a multi-sport event in which the member countries of the Commonwealth participate. The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 and were then known as the British Empire Games. This historic event took place in Canada, in the city of Hamilton, in the province of Ontario.
First Commonwealth Games
The 1930 games were the first of their kind and were organized from August 16 to August 23. 11 countries participated in the event, and there were about 400 athletes in total. The program of the Games included six sports: athletics, swimming, boxing, cycling, rowing and weightlifting.
Participating countries
The countries that participated in the first games were:
- Australia
- Canada
- England
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Scotland
- Wales
- Bermuda
- British Guiana
- Newfoundland
Importance of the Games
The 1930 games were a significant step towards the current Commonwealth Games, which have grown considerably both in terms of the number of participants and the range of sports. The first games laid the foundation for future events and strengthened the sporting cooperation and friendship between the countries of the Commonwealth.
Sources
You can find more information about the 1930 Commonwealth Games from the following sources:
