What sports were included in the Commonwealth Games?
The sport programme of the Commonwealth Games shall, at a minimum, consist of the following compulsory sports (disciplines) – Aquatics (Swimming), Aquatics (Swimming Para), Athletics, Athletics (Para), Badminton, Cycling (Road), Boxing, Gymnastics (Artistic), Hockey (Men and Women), Judo, Lawn Bowls, Lawn Bowls (Para).
How many medals did Australia win in the 2006 Commonwealth Games?
221 medals
At the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Australia was at the top of the medal tally with 221 medals: 84 Gold, 69 Silver and 68 Bronze….Medallists.
Name | Leisel Jones |
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Medal | Gold |
Sport | Swimming |
Event | Women’s 200 metres breaststroke |
Date | 18 March |
In which year were team sports introduced in the Commonwealth Games?
The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada, where 11 countries sent 400 athletes to take part in six sports and 59 events. Since then, the Games have been conducted every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II) and the event has seen many changes, not least in its name.
What sports are in the Commonwealth Games but not Olympics?
Apart from many Olympic sports, the games also include some sports which are played predominantly in Commonwealth countries but which are not part of the Olympic programme, such as lawn bowls, netball, cricket and squash.
What are the total number of sports included in the Commonwealth Games *?
Commonwealth Games Federation Each Commonwealth Games currently includes a total of 22 sports, with three multi-disciplinary sports and a further seven Para-sports which are approved by the CGF. Core sports must be included on each programme.
What was the mascot of the 2006 Commonwealth Games?
Karak
Australian Sports Museum. East Melbourne, Australia Soft toy ‘Karak’ mascot from the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Dark blue cockatoo with yellow feet and beak, wearing a ‘Konica Minolta’ top.
What was going on in Australia in 2006?
10 January – Six Australians die when a bus flips over in Egypt. 16 January – Premier of Western Australia Geoff Gallop resigns, citing clinical depression as the reason. 22–29 January – Bushfires affect several towns in Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. Three volunteer firefighters are killed.
Where will the 2026 Commonwealth Games be held?
Birmingham
2022 Commonwealth Games/Location
How many sports are in the Commonwealth Games 2022?
19 different sports
At the 2022 Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Team England will compete against the 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth across 19 different sports.
What sports are in the Commonwealth games but not Olympics?
Where was the 2006 Commonwealth Games held in Australia?
Melbourne was selected by the Australian Commonwealth Games Association as the official bid city from Australia for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. During the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, two cities initially expressed interest in hosting the event; Melbourne, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand.
Who was the mascot for the 2006 Commonwealth Games?
Karak was the mascot for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. He was modelled on a red-tailed black cockatoo, a threatened species within the host country, Australia. Qantas Airlines showcasing the logo of the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Who are the winners of the Commonwealth Games?
The host nation Australia topped the medal table for the fifth time in the past five Commonwealth Games, winning the most golds (84) and most medals overall (221). England and Canada finished second and third respectively.
Where was the first Commonwealth Games held in 1998?
During the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, two cities initially expressed interest in hosting the event; Melbourne, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand.