Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games are sporting event that are held every four years. There are 53 commonwealth countries that compete in the Commonwealth Games. Only the top athletes from each countries are allow to compete in the event. All the athletes that compete in the event are representing their countries. 

A country can held a Commonwealth Games by bid. the bidding for Commonwealth Games was started in 2006, the winner was announced 2007. The vote was 47 for Glasgow that why Glasgow is holding the Commonwealth Games this year 2014.

The first Commonwealth games event was held in Hamilton, Canada 1930. In 1930 there are 11 countries that sent 400 athletes to take parts in six sports and 59 events. In 1942 and 1946 the Commonwealth Games was cancelled because of the World War 2. After the World war 2 the event is held every four years.